WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — A novel idea to revolutionize capability development through optimized digital engineering is the winner of the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Spark Tank Integrated Capabilities challenge.
Douglas Szczublewski, Next Gen Capabilities Lead and aerospace engineer, Aerospace Systems Directorate, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, presented his team’s winning concept for Digital Effectiveness Based Design to a panel of leaders during the AFMC Senior Leader Conference on October 19. It will now go on to receive support and funding for implementation in AFMC engineering processes.
“All of the ideas were great. There was no clear winner in our discussions—people were fighting for each one of the ideas!” said Richardson following presentations by the three AFMC competition semi-finalists. “I want to see the command follow through on all three ideas. They all fall under a ‘let’s just do it’ construct.”