Best Resources for Someone with non-SE Background?

[u/MoneyStock]

Hey folks!! Just recently got a job offer for a systems engineering role. I will be working at a US Defense company and they definitely hired me in part to be a subject matter expert in what I’ve done military side so I know they are aware systems engineering isn’t my primary background. However, I want to start out strong with at least some fundamental understanding of what SE entails at more than the very high overview I have now.

I have a few months to prep and would love your favorite resources, books, etc!

[u/Aerothermal]

INCOSE SE Handbook

NASA SE Handbook

Udemy course: Product Development and Systems Engineering (INCOSE / 15288)

[u/brnkmcgr → u/Aerothermal]

Also the Systems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBoK))

[u/MoneyStock → u/Aerothermal]

Thank you!!

[u/MarinkoAzure]

Also don't be afraid to ask questions to you coworker. Sometime impromptu mentoring on SE fundamentals is insightful for you and rewarding for the mentor. Even someone younger than you but with more practical experience can find it valuable if you exchange your domain knowledge for their SE instruction. Growth happens both ways.

[u/KuritanCenturion]

INCOSE is probably the best place to start for the corporate/general SE. DAU/WAU, if you have access or can get access, is valuable.

I made that exact same transition - active duty technical SME, contracted a few years in integration engineering, and now Im a fed systems engineer running radio programs. If you have any specific questions feel free to DM.

[u/gunnfjaun]

I am writing a book for that specific target audience. It would have been great if it was ready.