Episode 40: Digital Engineering

In this discussion Lt. Col Jameson “HEAThER” Locklear and Mr. Joe Baker explain how the Air Force is incorporating digital engineering tools into how we are thinking about, designing and acquiring new weapon systems. Locklear is the deputy program manager for the eT-7A Redhawk program, and Baker is the director of engineering for the Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorate. As Baker explains during the discussion, digital engineering isn’t changing how engineers approach their job, but it is providing an array of new tools that will allow a much faster weapon system acquisition process. Using the growing set of digital engineering tools coming online will save time and a lot of money throughout the design, test and build phases of getting weapon systems out to our warfighters when they need them. For more information on all things related to AFLCMC visit our website at: https://www.aflcmc.af.mil. Follow and like us on our social media channels for the latest information and news from programs across the center. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/aflcmcofficial Twitter: @AFLCMCofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFLCMCofficial Instagram: @aflcmcofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpbkmBDlq05aBqPYvcze3A History Office Twitter: @airpowercradle