Optimizing Requirements Management in Avionics Integration Project

Abstract

The project analyzed how to coordinate the needs of avionics integration efforts in the development of commercial aircraft in western Puerto Rico for an aerospace and Defense company. Lack of consistent coordination of requirements across fields has caused expensive rework, compliance risks, and communication problems. A process mapping study was done to find trouble spots where the hardware, software, and systems engineering teams could not agree on what needs to be done. A scoring matrix was used to look at popular requirements management tools and find out their advantages and limitations in terms of traceability, auditability, and teamwork. The Plan-Do-Check-Act loop was used to create a new coordination model based on these results. The model included ongoing feedback loops, stakeholder roles, and traceability matrices that are in line with best practices for compliance and tool integration.