The Systems Engineering Education Development (SEED) Program provides a pipeline of entry level systems engineers to support GSFC’s ongoing mission and instrument pre-formulation, formulation, and implementation efforts. Upon graduation from SEED program, participants will be able to demonstrate the ability to serve as an entry level systems engineer.

• SEED participants are detailed to Code 592 and matrixed/co-located to work on rotational assignments. The program is 2-3 years depending on the individual’s experience and developmental needs and includes:
  • Individualized assessments and development plans
  • 2 to 3 rotational assignments on missions/instruments in concept development, formulation, and implementation
  • Systems Engineering and Leadership training (which includes existing NASA APPEL classes, technical leadership training, coaching and mentoring and knowledge sharing)
  • Mentoring by senior system engineers

• The program provides an emphasis and balance between the science and art of systems engineering, including technical processes, technical leadership strategies, knowledge of implementation tools and best practices.
  • NASA Systems Engineering Procedural Requirements (NPR 7123.1B, NPR 7120.5E, STD 1000 RevF (GOLD Rules), etc.)
  • GSFC best practices, policies, procedures, guidelines
  • GSFC discipline engineering knowledge and practices
  • Systems engineering analysis and implementation tools, applications, techniques, methodologies and proven practices
  • Roles and responsibilities of systems engineers throughout the project lifecycle (Technical Architect to Technical Authority)
  • GSFC systems and product lines
  • Role of the System Engineer with respect to cost and schedule management.
  • State of the Art Practices e.g. Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)