Learning Outcomes
The space industry is demanding for space systems engineers capable of designing a space system from the basic requirements while
having a robust knowledge of the project management, technical design, and product assurance disciplines. This module builds the skills to
harmonize all engineering disciplines related to a space system design project, from a managerial and technical perspective. The module
follows the European standards to project management, system analysis, reliability, and risk assessment as well as verification and testing
strategies. The students actively apply the knowledge gained in the theoretical lectures on hands-on experience projects.
After successful completion of this module, students will be able to
- plan a space project in the phases B and C according to European standards,
- apply basic tools to conduct a preliminary design of a space mission (e.g. risk analysis, cost planning),
- document a space project according to European standards,
- discuss options for key decisions in space projects (e.g. make or buy, model philosophy, AIT approach),
- apply their fundamental space engineering knowledge and skills in a real space project,
- recognize the importance of managing technical interfaces between different work packages,
- manage their interactions with people in an interdisciplinary and international team,
- present their work professionally in space project reviews.
Content
- ECSS Project Management
- Baseline schedule, cost structure
- Organizational breadown structures, risk analysis
- Functional trees, design or buy (Technology Readiness Level)
- Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS)
- Configuration management plan
- Verification program and model philosophy
- Assembly, Integration and Testing (AI&T)
- Concurrent Design Facilities (CFD)
