The world of engineering is undergoing a seismic transformation. Digital engineering is no longer a buzzword; it’s the backbone of modern system development. Yet, for many professionals and organizations, digital engineering remains a maze of jargon, tools, and evolving best practices. Digital Engineering De-coded is here to change that. This blog aims to unravel this complexity, breaking down the core capabilities of digital engineering into accessible, actionable, and inspiring insights for engineering teams and technical leaders.

What Sets Us Apart:

Our blog bridges the gap between high-level strategy and hands-on implementation. We break down the pillars of digital engineering – Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital thread, digital twin, mission engineering, test and verification, and more – into digestible insights, real-world case studies, and practical guides. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer, a program manager, or a curious newcomer, you’ll find content tailored to your needs.

Core Focus Areas:

• MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering): Demystifying MBSE concepts, tools, and workflows for systems integration and lifecycle management.
• Digital Thread: Exploring how connected data across the product lifecycle enhances traceability, speeds up decision-making, and supports compliance and reuse.
• Digital Twin: Showcasing how virtual, executable representations of systems support specific goals across the product lifecycle – from early design to field operation and beyond.
• Mission Engineering: Integrating operational context into system design to ensure mission success from day one.
• Test and Verification: Highlighting cutting-edge approaches to digital test, simulation, and validation, reducing risk and accelerating delivery.

Key Features: 

• Deep Dives: In-depth explorations of digital engineering capabilities and concepts.
• Expert Interviews: Conversations with industry leaders and innovators.
• Case Studies: Success stories and lessons learned from real-world projects.
• Trends & Insights: Analysis of emerging technologies and regulatory changes.

Why Now?

The demand for digital engineering expertise is accelerating across aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial sectors. Organizations that master these core capabilities gain a decisive edge in agility, quality, and competitiveness. “Digital Engineering De-coded” is designed to help you lead that change – connecting strategy to tools, and tools to transformation.

Why Us?

As a product manager for Simulink, I’ve spent years shaping how it supports complex workflows our customers rely on. My real-world experience spans industries, teams, and decades of Model-Based Design evolution.

As an aerospace and defense industry segment manager, my co-blogger Kirsten McCane draws on deep experience of more than a decade at Northrop Grumman leading digital engineering efforts for advanced defense programs. Kirsten brings a strategic lens to this blog, connecting the evolving needs of the aerospace and defense sector with the capabilities of model-based workflows and simulation.

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Digital Engineering De-coded: Because the future is digital, and it’s time to make sense of it.