Introducing MBSE By using Systems Engineering Principles

TLDR

The paper uses a real example from an aerospace development organization to illustrate that introducing MBSE is a complex change process involving humans, not merely a technical task. The study proposes a method for introducing MBSE into an organization. The authors applied Systems Engineering principles to assess needs, devise solutions, and document pitfalls and lessons, without covering SysML or architectural frameworks. The case study showed initial enthusiasm that stalled, but a shift in perspective reframed MBSE as a Development Enabling system, revitalizing progress.

Abstract

Abstract This paper describes one possible way how to introduce MBSE into an organization. It is based on a real example from a development organisation in aerospace industry. In this example the start of the introduction of MBSE had an innovative enthusiasm, thereafter followed by stagnation of progress. A change in point‐of‐view on why MBSE should be used was made and as a consequence the entire work methodology was considered a Development Enabling system. At this point Systems Engineering principles were applied in order to determine the need and to find a solution. A description of pitfalls and other lessons are included but it will not cover application of SysML or any architectural frameworks. One point in this paper is that introducing MBSE is not a technical task, it is a change process affecting a very complex system where the most important system elements are humans.