Research on the Competency Requirements of Systems Engineers in Aero-Engine Development

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jes.202502423

Author(s)

Mengni Tan1,*, Yanan Yao2

Affiliation(s)

1AVICAS Generic Technology Co., Ltd, Yangzhou, China 2Yangzhou Sairui Aviation Electronics Technology Co., Ltd, Yangzhou, China

Abstract

In response to the current technological landscape of aero-engines, which are complex and involve multi-disciplinary coupling, the role of systems engineers is introduced in aero-engine development. Research is conducted from various perspectives, including systems engineering methodology and the aero-engine development process. It is proposed that systems engineers should be both specialists and generalists, and an analysis is provided regarding their technical and conceptual requirements. The knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and cognition that systems engineers must possess are identified to establish a common communication platform within multi-disciplinary aero-engine development teams, balance coupled relationships among various disciplines, address unexpected emergent properties, and make sound decisions. Additionally, pathways and safeguards for cultivating the competencies of aero-engine systems engineers are proposed, thereby supporting the development of aero-engines.

Keywords

Aero-Engine; Systems Engineer; Professional Technical Capability; Organizational Management Capability; Systems Thinking Capability

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