Use a Framework for SE in Early-Stage R&D to Build Your Bridge that Spans the Chasm Between Research and Engineering

Ann Hodges (Sandia National Labs (ret); SE in Early-Stage R&D Working Group Co-Chair; Enchantment Chapter Secretary, Past President)
Michael DiMario (CEO, Astrum Systems; Lucent Bell Labs, retired; Lockheed Martin, retired; SE in Early-Stage R&D Working Group Co-Chair)
Arno Granados (Strategic Technology Consulting; SE in Early-Stage R&D Working Group core member; Enchantment Chapter Past President)

Keywords

SE in early-stage R&D;tailored approach;valley of death;research to engineering transition

Abstract

Researchers and funding sponsors often do not understand the value of SE in early-stage projects (TRLs 1-5), where SE is viewed as costly and solely applicable to mature technologies. This results in lack of engineering rigor and understanding innovation context leading to failures in transition of research to engineering. This tutorial presents a framework that creates a foundation to bridge the gap between research and engineering. Participants will apply this framework to a chosen case study.