Systems Engineering: The Magic Every Educator Needs

There are multiple software solutions that can enable seamless integration of Systems Engineering and MBSE concepts into the classroom while enhancing students' collaboration skills. Examples of these best-in-class solutions, which are a part of the Education Experience: Teaching Systems Engineering with CATIA offering, include:

• The 3DEXPERIENCE platform: Its centralized features facilitate content sharing and reuse, helping educators improve course materials over time. It also allows students to build on previous students' work across semesters, enhancing knowledge retention and minimizing the learning curve.
• CATIA Magic: This robust suite of software tools supports the Systems Modeling Language (SysML) for creating system models and architectures and has great integration capabilities with other platforms, allowing students to work within a complete engineering ecosystem, closely mirroring real-world industry workflows.
• Dymola: Also known as Dynamic Modeling Laboratory, this all-inclusive tool for modeling, simulating and analyzing complex systems is useful for creating virtual models and testing them in real time. 
• Stimulus: This end-to-end MBSE and test automation solution is designed to help engineers create system models and perform simulations to understand the behavior of complex systems across various domains.

To explore Systems Engineering and MBSE in greater detail, check out these solutions:
• Reqtify: By providing hands-on experience with traceability, compliance and impact analysis, Reqtify helps educators guide students in understanding the interconnectedness of design, testing and implementation within complex systems.
• ControlBuild: This advanced development environment is tailored for designing, validating and deploying distributed control and monitoring systems. Its model-based design approach can drive the model-based revolution, enabling accurate system development.

Amid growing industry demands, the challenges of digital transformation and academic structural constraints, educators hold the key to shaping the workforce of the future. With technology evolving at an exponential rate, the future workforce must possess more than just technical skills. They must be adaptable, forward-thinking and ready to solve problems that don’t yet exist.

Bridging the skills divide requires more than keeping up with an evolving curriculum. It calls for a comprehensive approach: Hands-on projects, mentoring and lifelong learning pipelines that cultivate strong multidisciplinary competencies in students. Who better to lead the charge than educators nurturing these in-demand skills?

According to INCOSE’s Systems Engineering Vision 2035, embedding Systems Engineering and MBSE into educational programs to align with industry needs is the critical first step. Turning this vision into reality requires practical tools and strategies specifically designed for educators.

Here are the three core pillars that support teaching this complex subject. 
• Industry-standard digital solutions: Provide students with hands-on experience through tools that mirror real-world systems engineering and MBSE applications.
• Tailored learning content: Enrich the curriculum with tutorials, webinars and project templates designed to integrate seamlessly with existing courses.
• A thriving community: Connect with peers and experts to stay current with trends, share best practices and foster collaboration.

Adopting an MBSE approach can be easier with the right strategy and tools. Given that the future of Systems Engineering is model-based and the demand for systems engineers is growing faster than the supply, teaching this discipline through MBSE is essential. As businesses seek industry-ready talent, graduates with solid Systems Engineering skills will be in high demand. Those skilled in advanced modeling, simulation and visualization solutions will be highly sought after by companies across industries.

The best way to master the skills needed for systems engineering and MBSE is through a combination of hands-on experience, comprehensive learning tools and continuous exposure to real-world applications. By working on industry-relevant projects, students can apply theoretical concepts, such as system definition, systems architecture and requirements analysis, in a practical setting. This experience bridges the gap between learning and application, ensuring a deeper understanding of complex systems.

Robust solutions like CATIA Magic allow students to build and test systems in a virtual environment. This not only aids in understanding how different components interact but also fosters collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

On top of that, engaging with professionals and peers in the field provides valuable insights into industry standards, real-world challenges and innovative solutions.