18 Jan 2005
BAE Systems North America has achieved another world-class systems and software engineering maturity rating for one of its business units. With more than 60 percent of BAE Systems software engineers operating in a CMM level 4 or 5 product development environment - compared to an industry average of approximately 10 percent - BAE Systems is now further expanding its integrated systems and software maturity using CMMI.
BAE Systems Communication, Navigation, Identification and Reconnaissance (CNIR) in Wayne, New Jersey, was formally assessed at Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Software Engineering Maturity Level 5 and Systems Engineering / Program Management Maturity Level 3 on Dec. 15. CNIR joins BAE Systems National Security Solutions in San Diego, California, and Reston, Virginia, who have also achieved the Level 5 rating.
Jeff Markel, president of CNIR, said, I am very excited about the results. The assessment is an invaluable tool that not only validates the maturity of our processes and performance, but helps us to continue to provide the best possible products and services to our customers.
Reaching these CMMI Levels establishes CNIR as an industry leader in product development. CMMI was developed by the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute to objectively appraise the full range of an organisations engineering capabilities and is a key discriminator in the defence market.
The Department of Defense requires increasing maturity from its contractors which means less risk on bids, more predictable performance, and an infrastructure and culture that can continually improve development processes and performance.
CNIR completed the CMMI SCAMPI Class A Appraisal over a 25-day period. The appraisal team, led by Marilyn Bush, co-author of the Software Capability Maturity Model, conducted 158 interviews and reviewed more than 800 technical and management artefacts at CNIR facilities in New Jersey, New York and Virginia.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, fighting vehicles, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems North America is one of Americas foremost national security, aerospace and information systems companies. It is a leading provider of electronic and information-based systems and knowledge-based solutions that meet our customers mission effectiveness and operational safety needs. BAE Systems North America employs more than 30,000 people at sites across the United States and the United Kingdom and generates more than $5 billion in annual sales.
BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Sector (IESI) is a leader in situational awareness, electronic attack and defensive systems solutions for the U.S. battle space market. It provides and supports innovative capabilities-based solutions for U.S. Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security customers. IESIs 9,500 employees are located in eight states and several overseas locations. The Communication, Navigation, Identification, and Reconnaissance business unit is located in Wayne, N.J.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
For further information, please contact:
Kenneth Lieberman,
BAE Systems Communication, Navigation, Identification, and Reconnaissance
Tel: +1 973 633 4290 Mobile: +1 973 727 1360
www.na.baesystems.com
