5 guiding principles for engineers to achieve success and fulfillment in their profession
5 guiding principles for all people, but especially for engineers, to find success and fulfillment in their careers.
First steps with Capella
Capella is an open source modeling tool. It is particularly interesting because the modeling language, method and tool are closely linked. This has advantages - the user is better guided. But it also has disadvantages - some of the flexibility is lost. However, this makes Capella particularly interesting for beginners who simply want to experiment with modeling...
The magic numbers 1, 3 and 7
The numbers 1, 3, and 7 reflect important heuristics that play an almost magical role in systems engineering.
Creating awareness for systems engineering: Interview with Paul Schreinemakers
Paul Schreinemakers is Technical Director of INCOSE. In this interview, he talks about training and leadership in systems engineering.
What is functional architecture?
With functional architecture, the function is decoupled from the technology, which facilitates the evolution of the product.
What is the V-model?
The V-model is the symbol for systems engineering because it represents important relationships between processes and artifacts.
Working on the wrong thing with efficiency
What is the difference between efficiency and effectiveness? Someone who is efficient has a high degree of effectiveness, i.e. achieves a lot per unit of time. Someone who is effective comes closer to the result. But what does this have to do with systems engineering? Quite simply: the complexity of systems engineering means that you can quickly become efficient without being effective....
The four most important systems engineering standards (2025 update)
Standards are important, but there are thousands. Here are the most important ones for systems engineers, such as ISO 15288.
Review: Just Enough Systems Engineering
Summary: This relatively short, free eBook explains in an entertaining way what system development actually is. Using everyday examples such as a pantry or watering can, it explains what architecture is, what design is, why traceability is important and how to test. And most importantly, how to deal with people. Update 2025: Even 15 years later, I still think...
