The aerospace and defense industry has a deep relationship with systems engineering. From all the way back to the Apollo program to now, systems engineering has helped deliver numerous complex aircraft and spacecraft, often in the form of model-based systems engineering (MBSE). However, the integration of new electronics, software, autonomous control, and ot ... Show More
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Optimizing Systems Engineering Begins with Digital Transformation – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 4
Thanks to the introduction of new technologies and tools, paths to make systems engineering in aerospace and beyond more holistic are now open. Yet, some companies are still slow to adopt these kinds of approaches to systems engineering. Why is that, and what do companies need to ... Show More
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The Rise of Software-Defined Aerospace – The Future of Systems Engineering Ep. 2
Software-defined products have been on the rise across industries, and aerospace and defense is no exception. Aircraft, rockets, and satellites today are integrated with cutting edge electronics and software, introducing a multitude of new functions and considerations. To account ... Show More
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S5E44 Geoff Gaw | Nitinol, R&D, and How to Learn About New Technologies
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Being An Engineer Podcast, Geoff Gaw discusses his journey into engineering, the unique processes and challenges involved in metal manufacturing, and strategies for leading teams in highly regulated environments. Geoff also delves into the a ... Show More
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Sep 2024
S5E37 Joe Moak | How to Accelerate the Speed of Engineering, Episode 3
Send us Fan MailIn this third episode of the special series on Accelerating the Speed of Engineering, Joe Moak discusses key bottlenecks like changing requirements, development failures, and design challenges. He also covers strategies for managing scope changes, balancing proble ... Show More
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Aug 2024
S5E31 Jad Allam | Manufacturing Yields, Growing Young Engineers, & Engineering Analytics
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Jad Allam discusses his journey into engineering, starting as a process engineer at Applied Medical and eventually becoming a Group Vice President. He shares his experiences in scaling up the Gen 2 Voyant device production, including the challenge ... Show More
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Sep 2025
S6E37 Duann Scott | Computational Design & The Best File Format for 3D Printing
Send us Fan MailDuann Scott is a globally recognized leader in computational design, additive manufacturing, and the emerging intersection of software and fabrication. With a background in industrial design and a PhD research foundation from the University of South Australia, Dua ... Show More
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Oct 2025
S6 E44 Ryan Stevenson | Working on Apple’s Vision Pro & Launching a Freelance Engineering Business
Send us Fan MailRyan Stevenson is a versatile mechanical engineer whose career spans high-profile tech companies, outdoor gear innovators, and entrepreneurial ventures. After earning his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boise State University, Ryan launched into pro ... Show More
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Oct 2025
S6 E43 Greg Mark | Founding Markforged & Backflip.ai
Send us Fan MailThis episode is a rerun.In this fascinating episode of Being an Engineer, our host Aaron Moncur sits down with Greg Mark, a visionary entrepreneur who revolutionized 3D printing with Markforged and is now transforming design workflows with his AI company, Backflip ... Show More
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Oct 2025
S6E42 Ramzi Marjaba | From Idea to Approval: Persuasion for Engineers
Send us Fan MailRamzi Marjaba is a seasoned Solution Engineer and consultant currently with Veeam Software, working remotely from Ottawa since March 2025. Prior to this, he spent nearly four years as a Senior Solution Specialist at Keysight Technologies, managing Eastern Canada a ... Show More
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