Systems Engineering 

Systems Engineering Division 

Systems Engineering Division


Mission: 

To promote the widespread use of systems engineering (SE) in the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition process in order to achieve affordable and supportable weapon systems that meet the needs of the military users. To provide a forum for the open exchange of ideas and concepts between government, industry and academia. To develop a new understanding of a streamlined SE process.

The SE Division seeks to effect good technical and business practices within the aerospace and defense industry. It focuses on improving delivered system performance, including supportability, sustainability, and affordability. The division emphasizes excellence in systems engineering throughout the program life cycle and across all engineering disciplines and support functions.

For additional details see Background and Context.


Division Links:

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Upcoming Events
Past Meetings
Major Current Tasks and Activities
Studies & Publications


Division Committees

Working Groups

  • Affordability Working Group
  • CMMI Working Group
  • System Development Performance Measurement Working Group

Contacts


Chair:
Steve Henry
Manager, Systems Engineering and Program Support
Northrop Grumman, Defense Systems/Defense Technology Division
Phone: (703) 561-5724
Email: stephen.henry@ngc.com

Vice Co-Chairs
Geoff Draper
Harris Corp
Phone: (321)727-5617
E-mail: gdraper@harris.com 

Mr. Frank J. Serna
Director of Systems Engineering
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
Phone: (617)258-1937
Email: fserna@draper.com

Chair Emeritus:
Mr. Robert C. Rassa
Director, Engineering Programs
Raytheon Company
2260 Engle Rd
Fallston, MD 21047-1047
Phone: (310)985-4962
Fax: (310)985-4962
E-mail: RCRassa@raytheon.com

NDIA:
Sam Campagna
Assistant Vice President, Operations
Phone: (703) 247-2544
E-mail: scampagna@ndia.org
 

Affiliate Associations

The Association for Enterprise Information    National Training and Simulation Association    Precision Strike Association    Women in Defense