Case Study

Perfecting the Process

Customer and Challenge Faced:

A government customer acquiring and supporting a multibillion-dollar space enterprise was struggling to deliver space and ground capabilities using traditional engineering processes incrementally. These legacy approaches were slow, rigid, and unable to meet the pace of mission-critical demands. The customer needed a faster, more adaptive method to redesign engineering and delivery processes while maintaining technical rigor and compliance.

VTG Solution Provided:

VTG deployed a specialized team of engineers and agile coaches, along with space systems subject matter experts, to lead a full transformation of the customer’s engineering and delivery framework.

Key Highlights:

  • Process Redesign: Rapidly delivered updated systems engineering and test management policies —accelerating timelines typically measured in years down to months.
  • Onsite Coaching and Training: Provided tailored project plans and hands-on coaching to standardize the adoption of new Agile methodologies fully.
  • Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Transition: Enabled a successful shift away from document-based SE to MBSE practices to improve agility, traceability, and integration across programs.

Outcomes Achieved:

VTG’s contribution to the customer’s rapid transformation enabled the implementation of modern digital engineering practices that support faster, more reliable delivery of space and ground capabilities. The accelerated development of engineering plans and requirements decomposition significantly reduced acquisition timelines, while onsite coaching ensured smooth adoption across government teams. By transitioning to a model-based systems engineering approach, the customer gained improved visibility, adaptability, and alignment with mission objectives—positioning the enterprise for long-term success in a dynamic space environment.

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