Application should include the concept that the engineering design process is a systematic, creative process for solving problems concerning real objects, products, systems, and environments. The engineering design process includes the following steps:

  1. Identify the need or opportunity for an engineering solution.
  2. Define an engineering design problem.
  3. Identify the requirement and constraints of the design problem, including cybersecurity considerations.
  4. Research potential solutions to the design problem.
  5. Generate (brainstorm) multiple solutions to the design problem.
  6. Sketch the multiple solutions to the design problem.
  7. Evaluate the requirements and constraints of each solution to the design problem, including cybersecurity considerations.
  8. Justify an optimal solution to the design problem, including cybersecurity considerations.
  9. Create a model or prototype for the chosen solution to the design problem, using appropriate materials and processes.
  10. Determine the objectives for an engineering test of the solution to the design problem, including cybersecurity considerations.
  11. Test the solution to the design problem, using mathematical, conceptual, and/or physical modeling, simulating, and optimizing (including cybersecurity considerations).
  12. Evaluate the test results, including cybersecurity considerations.
  13. Formulate an alternate solution to the design problem, if needed.
  14. Test the alternate solution, if needed.
  15. Present the final project report.
  16. Document the final project report.

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