Our AI team takes a deep dive into a 2013 conference paper which critiques Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), arguing that it largely rehashes existing systems engineering principles from a more holistic perspective. The author contends that MBSE’s focus on modeling overlooks the potential of advanced information technology to improve systems engineering tools. The paper proposes integrating existing research to enhance these tools with “smart” capabilities such as improved requirements management and risk assessment. It advocates for a return to the “A paradigm” of systems engineering, which prioritizes understanding the operational context before detailed design. Ultimately, the author suggests MBSE needs a more comprehensive and forward-thinking approach.
The paper may be found at https://therightrequirement.com/pubs/2013/Model%20based%20systems%20engineering-12a.pdf