Systems Engineering
Abstract
The Systems Engineering project provides resources to develop and promote advanced engineering principles, techniques, and practices across the Department of Defense, connects and strengthens the technical community, develops the engineering and technical workforce, advances and manages standards, and provides technical expertise for independent engineering assessments to advance the development and adoption of emerging technologies with speed and agility. On behalf of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)), this project executes the following activities: •Supports USD(R&E)’s initiatives to modernize the Department of Defense’s systems and software engineering practices to include the use of modular open systems approaches (MOSA) and advanced systems engineering techniques to build systems capable of seamlessly incorporating new technologies to respond to emerging threats. •Implements digital engineering, modeling, and simulations to allow the Department of Defense to rapidly field and implement innovative technologies for the Joint warfighter. •Supports the adoption of modern Agile/DevSecOps (Development, Security, and Operations) software practices and improves cross-organizational collaboration to modernize Department of Defense software processes, capability, and expertise. •Continues to support execution of the approved DoD Software Science & Technology Strategy through completion and execution of the Software S&T Implementation Plan. Supports collaboration and management activities through the DoD Software Modernization Senior Steering Group in coordination with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO), DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), and the Services. •Improves delivery of advanced capability to warfighters by modernizing reliability and maintainability, manufacturing and quality, system safety, human systems integration, and value engineering practices. •Identifies, develops, manages, and provides access to standardization processes and products for the defense community to promote interoperability, reduce cost, and sustain readiness. •Leads production of policy, guidance, and workforce development initiatives for the Department of Defense engineering and technical workforce.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 142_0605142D8Z_6_0400_PB_2025
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