Systems & Subsystems Engineering provides a structured methodology which enables cost effective development of new products and systems. The PRMEA team works with the client to finalize the requirements and defines the top-level design and interfaces. 

This is not a paper exercise. Its real value is to increase your return on investment by increasing the probability that the product meets the requirements and the customer’s needs.  As with most methodologies, one must tailor the process to the size and complexity of the item under development.  PRMEA’s experts assist and mentor your staff during the development start up phase.

Over the past thirty years, American industry has proven that any project with more than three engineers always needs some degree of Systems & Subsystems Engineering to be successful.  It is vital to have experts to guide the development team through uncertain terrain.  PRMEA provides the experts that you need to meet these objectives.

The processes identified below represent an engineering approach to defining effective Operation’s and Program/Project Management solutions. You can view this approach as a recipe for success.

• Capabilities Assessment
• Needs Definition
• Solution Design
• Technology Assessment & Alignment
• Verification & Validation

Capabilities Assessment

This phase will inventory the client's current functional systems performance capabilities with specific focus on functions, execution, processes, and associated technology.

The associated policies, procedures, and instruction will also be examined for validity and application.

Use of client personnel will be encouraged as part of the training for continued value.

Needs Definition

The mission, objectives, and expected results will be defined in concert with client personnel. This effort will set the specifications for the “end product”.

The primary objective of this effort is to ensure UNDERSTANDING of the mission in terms of purpose, capabilities, and USER needs.

The key word is UNDERSTANDING.

Solution Design

The solution will be the end product that will satisfy the user needs. This effort will define WHAT constitutes acceptable performance.

The solution will fill the gap between capability and need. This is accomplished by addressing the functional and organizational elements of processes and activities, as well as policy and procedure. The outcome of this effort will be a blueprint of an acceptable solution and signed off by the client.

The solution design will address the many interfaces inside and outside the organization. It will also identify technology to enhance performance, quality, and productivity.

Technology Assessment & Alignment

Technology is treated and viewed as a tool, not as an end unto itself. As such, technology will be addressed in terms of business value.

Existing technology will be assessed with the goal of maximizing its life cycle. Technology, both hardware and software will be considered as part of the suggested solution.

Verification & Validatation (V&V)

V&V processes will determine whether the development of a PRODUCT/PROJECT of a given activity conform to the requirements of that activity, and whether the PRODUCT/PROJECT satisfies its intended use and user needs, as described. This determination may include analysis, evaluation, review, inspection, assessment, and testing of products and processes. V&V processes assess the PRODUCT/PROJECT in the context of the system: V&V processes will determine whether development, including the operational environment, Design/Engineering, Drawings, Associated hardware, interfacing software, operators, and users meet the intended objectives.