Development of New Systems Engineering Instrument using Text Mining Technique

The problem faced by 21st systems engineers is the integration of multiple complex systems, referred to as a system of systems (SoS), where different constituent, contextual specificity, legacy, or new systems integrate to achieve an emergent mission or deliver the new desirable goal. Thus, there is a need to develop an effective cadre of systems engineers who could manage and navigate the complex system context efficiently. But, the existing body of SE literature lacks to address two fundamental questions: (1) What are the fundamental attributes of systems engineering that would impact the performance of individual system engineers? (2) What are the leading indicators for appraising the performance of an individual systems engineer? To address the gap, in this exposition we proposed a new instrument that could assess the performance of the systems engineer. This instrument is developed based on the text mining technique from a large dataset. Utilizing this instrument, the individuals would identify their weak spot and better understand personal profiles to continually emphasize their systems engineering skill development.