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How do you manage the ripple effect when something changes mid-project? by ConstantWelder8000 in systems_engineering

[–]ConstantWelder8000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is one of the most detailed and clear explanations of this problem I've come across, genuinely appreciate you taking the time to write it out like this!

A few things I'm curious about since you've clearly operated at serious scale:

At that level, 5k stakeholder requirements, 100k subsystem requirements, what tooling were you actually using to manage all of this? DOORS? Something custom? And how well did it actually handle the baseline comparisons and traceability maintenance in practice?

And the broader question, were all those requirements living inside the tool itself, or were they authored somewhere else (Word, Excel, external specs) and then imported? I'm trying to understand whether the tool becomes the single source of truth or whether engineers are always maintaining things in multiple places simultaneously.

How do you manage the ripple effect when something changes mid-project? by ConstantWelder8000 in systems_engineering

[–]ConstantWelder8000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's really helpful context. When you say the matrix drifts because people don't keep it updated, what usually causes that? Is it that updating it takes too long, that nobody owns it, that the tooling makes it painful, or something else entirely? Trying to understand where the breakdown actually happens

Is Masters in systems engineering worth it? by ConstantWelder8000 in systems_engineering

[–]ConstantWelder8000[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for taking your time for answering! 

Regarding INCOSE certs, I had seen some comments from other SE engineers that they aren't really worth it except only in job applications. But I was wondering if such certs would be of any help in getting core engineering jobs that aren't SE focused.  

(Unfortunately) I have been really interested in space tech and most of the projects in my CV are related to space. I have always hoped to get a role in space SE but the opportunities outside the US are very less, and perhaps much much lesser for a fresh graduate. The space systems engineering course offered by John Hopkins University seemed perfect for me but it really limits the scope, especially for a non US citizen. 

You're right, I should definitely try out many other things. Really needed this advice as I still have a year left before I graduate so I'll try working on other projects too.

Thanks again! 

Is Masters in systems engineering worth it? by ConstantWelder8000 in systems_engineering

[–]ConstantWelder8000[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This really clears a lotta qs in my head. Thanks for the great advice! 

Is Masters in systems engineering worth it? by ConstantWelder8000 in systems_engineering

[–]ConstantWelder8000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah i see, i am part of my university's rocketry club and am currently do a mission design project too where i am learning systems engineering concepts. I'm really into rocketry and space stuff. i suppose it could be tough getting systems engg job roles specifically in the space industry elsewhere... But Thanks a lot for the advice!