Subsystems Integrator

Subsystems Integrator a.k.a The Systems Engineer

Marine Science Subsystems Integrator

Core Competency

• Create Direction, Alignment and Commitment
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Excels at decision-making
• Primary Leadership and Planning (leader of leaders)
• Leads Conflict resolution
• High Degree of Adaptability
• Stress Tolerant
• Engages in contract negotiation

Technical Assessment responsibilities

Establish event-driven technical planning Identify appropriate measures and metrics Identify performance measures to assess program health and technical progress Conduct analyses to determine risk and to develop risk mitigation strategies Conduct assessments of technical maturity, process health and stability, and risk to communicate progress to stakeholders and authorities at key decision points Propose changes in the technical approach to address risk mitigation activities Advise the PM regarding the technical readiness of the program to proceed to the next phase of effort Obtain independent subject matter experts as appropriate for reviews and audits

Integration Plan

The PM and SE are responsible for planning, managing, and executing the Integration process.

Programs that develop an integration plan are more successful.

This plan defines the stages of integration, during which system elements are successively integrated to form higher level elements, and eventually the finished product.

The integration plan should include a description of the required teams, test standards, testing methods, and integration schedule.