Work breakdown structure
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A work-breakdown structure in project management and systems engineering is a breakdown of a project into smaller components. It is a key project management element that organizes the team's work into
Example from MIL-HDBK-881, which illustrates the first three levels of a typical aircraft system
Example of work breakdown structure applied in a NASA reporting structure
Systems engineering
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Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering and engineering management that focuses on how to design, integrate, and manage complex systems over their life cycles. At its core, sy
Work breakdown structure
…A work-breakdown structure (WBS) in project management and systems engineering is a breakdown of a project into smaller components. It is a key project management element that organizes the team's work into manageable sections…
Systems engineering techniques are used in complex projects: printed-circuit-board design, robotics, bridge building, software integration, and spacecraft design. Systems engineering uses a host of tools that include modeling and simulation, requirements analysis, and scheduling to manage complexity.
The International Space Station is an example of a very complex system requiring systems engineering.
Systems Engineering Process