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Habibi Husain Arifin, APSOUTH (\u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem>ANZ and ASEAN) Defence Industry Process Consultant Senior Manager, Dassault Systèmes \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cem>\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As industries embrace Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), the greatest challenge is not only about adopting technology, but also developing engineers with the skills to apply these approaches at scale. Dassault Systèmes’ APSOUTH approach reflects a broader belief: the future of digital engineering will be built as much through talent development as through complex systems innovation — and technology providers have a role to play in strengthening that ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For many years, engineering transformation has largely been discussed in terms of technology. Organizations invest in digital engineering platforms, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), simulation tools, virtual twins, and — increasingly — Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), expecting these technologies and approaches to accelerate innovation and improve program delivery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Yet many Digital Engineering and MBSE programs still struggle to scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The constraint is rarely the technology itself; rather, it is the shortage of engineers who understand systems thinking, systems lifecycle approaches, and model-based methodologies well enough to apply them effectively. At the same time, those engineers also have to cover the domain knowledge required on the projects they are working on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As multi-industry organizations transition towards digital engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), workforce readiness has emerged as one of the industry’s biggest strategic challenges. While many governments have identified digital engineering as a national capability priority, building that capability requires more than software and tools deployment. It demands a continuous pipeline of engineers who can bridge traditional engineering disciplines with modern digital engineering practices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Dassault Systèmes’ contribution to the workforce reflects one example of how technology providers can help solve that challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"from-engineering-graduates-to-systems-engineers-0\">\u003Cstrong>From engineering graduates to systems engineers\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The approach is built around a simple logic: graduates should learn to become systems thinkers before becoming technology specialists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Rather than focusing immediately on software and tool usage, Dassault Systèmes APSOUTH prepares graduate engineers by first strengthening engineering fundamentals through systems thinking, lifecycle management, model-based principles, and structured learning before they engage with customers or complex engineering programs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Graduates typically join with a bachelor or master’s degree in engineering and experience in a specific engineering discipline. During their first year, they complete structured systems engineering training, internal and external industry certifications, and practical modelling and simulation using various de-facto solutions, while learning how systems engineering integrates mechanical, electrical and electronics, software, and operational perspectives into a coherent product lifecycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The transition reflects a broader industry shift. Many engineering graduates are educated to optimize components or subsystems, whereas modern engineering organizations increasingly need professionals capable of understanding requirements, system architecture, verification, validation, trade studies, and lifecycle governance across entire systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>That shift in mindset — from a specific-discipline engineering to systems engineering and systems integration mindset — is central to MBSE adoption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"learning-through-structured-capability-development-1\">\u003Cstrong>Learning through structured capability development\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fengineer-1-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-305204\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fengineer-1-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fengineer-1-300x164.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fengineer-1-768x419.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fengineer-1-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fengineer-1-2048x1117.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Technical training forms only one component of this preparation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Every graduate follows a structured onboarding pathway that combines formal education with workplace mentoring. Graduates complete technical certifications, participate in guided learning programs, and receive ongoing support from both supervisors and assigned buddies who help them navigate technical platforms, organizational processes, and project work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Knowledge development also extends beyond onboarding. Through \u003Cstrong>3DEXPERIENCE\u003C\u002Fstrong> University, graduates access structured learning paths covering platform knowledge, engineering concepts, certification programs, practical exercises, and formal assessments. The objective is not simply software proficiency, but continuous professional development that reinforces engineering capability throughout an employee’s career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This combination of classroom learning, mentoring, certification, and practical application creates a more comprehensive model for developing systems engineering practitioners than traditional software training alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"building-an-ecosystem-rather-than-a-customer-base-2\">\u003Cstrong>Building an ecosystem rather than a customer base\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the most distinctive aspect of Dassault Systèmes’ approach is that Digital Engineering and MBSE workforce development extends beyond its own employees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One example is the CATIA Magic SysML v2 Community Edition, introduced to support Dassault Systèmes’ broader objective of helping students, lecturers, contributors, and researchers learn Systems Modelling Language (SysML) v2 freely. The Community Edition is intended for learning, research, and evaluation, enabling users to gain practical experience with emerging model-based approaches before entering industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Viewed strategically, initiatives such as these expand the global talent pool rather than simply expanding software adoption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Instead of waiting until engineers join the industry to begin learning model-based approaches, universities can introduce students to systems engineering and model-based engineering much earlier. This shortens the transition between academic education and industrial practice while helping organizations recruit graduates who are already familiar with systems engineering concepts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"creating-future-digital-engineering-leaders-3\">\u003Cstrong>Creating future digital engineering leaders\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fsub-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-305205\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fsub-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fsub-300x164.png 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fsub-768x419.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fsub-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.3ds.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fsub-2048x1117.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Earlier exposure to systems engineering education is a key advantage, as its relevance extends beyond aerospace & defense and automotive into sectors such as healthcare, infrastructure, manufacturing, and agriculture — making graduates’ skills transferable across sectors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This approach also reflects another evolution in digital engineering: developing technical leaders rather than simply tool users.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As graduates gain experience, they move from structured learning into customer engagement, workshop facilitation, conference presentations, and industry knowledge sharing. Graduates typically undergo supervisor-delivered sessions on the industry’s transition from SysML v1 to SysML v2. These activities expose early-career engineers to both technical practice and the wider professional community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Rather than viewing conferences solely as venues for product announcements, Dassault Systèmes positions them as platforms for community building, knowledge exchange, and capability development across the digital engineering ecosystem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"workforce-development-as-digital-engineering-strategy-4\">\u003Cstrong>Workforce development as digital engineering strategy\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>This approach suggests a broader lesson for organizations pursuing digital transformation. Successful digital engineering adoption cannot rely exclusively on software deployment or process change. It requires sustained investment in people, including structured learning, mentoring, certification, academic engagement, and opportunities to apply knowledge in real engineering environments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Technology providers increasingly have an opportunity to influence that ecosystem by working with universities, supporting open learning initiatives, contributing to professional education, and helping organizations develop internal Centers of Excellence (CoE) capable of leading model-based transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As digital engineering matures globally, competitive advantage may increasingly depend on which organizations can develop engineers with systematic and critical thinking — not simply using software and tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>In that context, preparing graduate engineers becomes more than a recruitment initiative. 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