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Systems Engineering Design

Use a systems engineering approach to design an original item such as patrol equipment, a toy, or a useful device.

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Systems engineering design project

Plan an original design by thinking about the whole system, the users, the parts, and how the design will be tested and improved.

Good design targets

  • Patrol cooking gear, campsite storage, a game or toy, desk organizer, garage helper, or small home device.

Systems engineering steps

  • Define the problem and who the user is.
  • List requirements and constraints like cost, size, safety, or durability.
  • Break the design into smaller parts or subsystems.
  • Think about how the parts work together.
  • Plan how you would test whether the design meets the goal.

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