Summary
A major Australian defence systems integrator engaged Citadel Edge to provide specialist mechanical and electrical engineering services supporting the integration of a Battle Management System (BMS) across multiple Defence platforms.
Citadel Edge supplied engineering expertise spanning systems engineering, mechanical design, analysis and systems integration to support platform integration activities across a range of vehicle and maritime environments.
The challenge
The client was delivering multiple Defence projects involving the integration of a Battle Management System (BMS) onto operational platforms, including the Supacat Special Forces Vehicle, M113, Bushmaster and Marine Landing Craft.
The integration effort required engineering support across multiple disciplines to ensure new systems could be successfully incorporated into existing platform designs while meeting Defence engineering and integration requirements.
Key challenges included:
- Managing design interfaces between multiple systems and platforms.
- Supporting integration activities across different vehicle and maritime environments.
- Ensuring engineering designs met Defence requirements.
- Coordinating technical activities with project stakeholders and partners.
- Delivering solutions within established project schedules.
The solution
Citadel Edge provided a multidisciplinary engineering capability comprising mechanical and electrical engineering services to support the integration program.
The engagement combined systems engineering, electro-mechanical design, thermal analysis, finite element analysis and systems integration expertise. This capability enabled the client to supplement its internal engineering resources and address complex integration challenges across multiple Defence platforms.
Implementation
Citadel Edge deployed a team of mechanical and electrical engineers experienced in Defence integration projects and engineering design tools including SolidWorks.
The team supported design development, systems integration and engineering assurance activities throughout the program. This included:
- Systems engineering and technical analysis.
- Electro-mechanical design and modelling.
- Finite element and thermal analysis.
- Electrical cable routing and integration activities.
- Stakeholder engagement and design coordination.
The engineers also worked with project stakeholders, including overseas organisations, to validate design interfaces and resolve integration challenges. Where required, alternative computer-aided design (CAD) solutions were developed to meet Defence engineering requirements.
Outcome and impact
The engagement provided the client with additional specialist engineering capacity to support multiple Defence platform integration activities.
Engineering support provided by Citadel Edge assisted with the resolution of design interface issues, development of compliant engineering designs and coordination of technical activities across stakeholders.
The project demonstrated the value of a multidisciplinary engineering approach in supporting complex Defence integration programs involving multiple platforms and technical disciplines.
