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Software Engineering

Used For:

SWENG

Broader Terms:

Engineering

Scope Note:

Knowledge and ability to apply systematic, disciplines and quantifiable approaches to the acquisition and development of software systems for spaceflight, ground support, airborne and facility applications. Development and management of simulations, tools and integrated software development environments for the design, development, verification, testing, manufacture, operation and maintenance of such systems. Specialized knowledge to predict, evaluate and manage critical performance attributes of software-intense systems such as real-time response and embedded hardware-driven resource limits. Includes knowledge of high-performance computing, graphical user interfaces, networking, data integrity and security.

Subject Categories:

EA

Term Number:

82