Enhancing Aerospace Systems Performance with Agile Framework

Abstract

This paper presents a case study on implementing Agile methodology in aerospace engineering, with a focus on an engine design project. The aim was to transition to a new SysML program called Cameo, to enhance team productivity, quality, and collaboration. The study includes a comprehensive literature review, assessing various sources to underscore Agile's effectiveness and challenges in the aerospace industry. The methodology section describes the team's approach, detailing the execution of Agile across 25-30 sprints, each spanning two weeks, along with its results and interpretations. This involves integrating user testing and stakeholder feedback. It concludes with an in-depth analysis of each sprint, key takeaways, and recommendations, emphasizing Agile methodology's role in improving team dynamics and product quality in aerospace systems development. The results highlight successful adaptations to stakeholder feedback and swift engine design, but also reveal Agile's limitations in monitoring availability of team members engaged in multiple projects. Key Terms ⎯ Agile, Sprints, Stakeholder, SysML.