Digital Engineering
Welcome
UNSW Canberra Digital Engineering (DE) is committed to advancing DE methods across education, industry, and research, equipping engineers with the tools and collaborative mindset needed in today’s digital era.
Digital Engineering integrates modeling, simulation, data analytics, and lifecycle management to develop efficient, resilient, and smart systems.
UNSW Canberra Digital Engineering focuses on six foundational pillars of Digital Engineering:
We collaborate with universities, government, and industry to champion digital-first systems development across defense, transport, health, and manufacturing.
What we provide
State-of-the-art tutorials and labs: Hands-on sessions covering MBSE, digital twins, AI, and advanced manufacturing.
Expert speaker series: Thought leaders from defence, academia, and industry delivering plenaries and deep dives.
Collaborative forums: Interactive discussions and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
Learning resources: Access toolkits, standards guidance, and video recordings.
Career/education pathways: Professional training, certification support, and upskilling in digital engineering.
Events
Digital Aerospace Workshop
Hosted by UNSW Canberra and the Capability Systems Centre (CSC)
Location: UNSW Canberra City Campus
Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025
The global aerospace sector is undergoing rapid transformation driven by digital engineering, artificial intelligence, autonomous technologies, and integrated mission systems. Nations worldwide are investing in advanced simulation, digital certification, and model-based approaches to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and sovereign capability. As these advancements accelerate, Australia has an unprecedented opportunity to shape its digital aerospace future balancing innovation, regulation, national defence priorities, and civil infrastructure resilience.
In response to this momentum, the Capability Systems Centre at UNSW Canberra is convening the inaugural Digital Aerospace Workshop, a strategic and high-impact event that will bring together senior leaders from government, defence, aviation, industry, and academia. This workshop is a critical step toward building a nationally coordinated vision and will form the foundation for a proposed National Digital Aerospace Summit in 2026–2027.
This invitation-only event will focus on the integration of cutting-edge technologies and strategic frameworks including model-based systems engineering (MBSE), digital twin ecosystems, AI-enabled autonomy, human–machine teaming, and AR/VR-enhanced training environments. Discussions will span both civil and military domains, with emphasis on shared safety, certification, regulatory reform, and infrastructure innovation.
Participants will engage in facilitated, outcome-oriented sessions to identify shared challenges, design collaborative pilot initiatives, and shape a national roadmap for digital aerospace transformation. Key themes include:
Digital transformation and model-based systems engineering
AI-driven human–machine teaming and regulatory implications
Digital twins and AR/VR systems for training and operational validation
Future ready civil–military airspace integration and harmonised safety systems
The role of regulators in enabling safe innovation through digital tools
The workshop will include senior representatives from the Department of Defence, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Airservices Australia, major airport and airline corporations, UAS companies, digital technology firms, and research institutions advancing aerospace, simulation, and systems engineering.
Professionals and organisations involved in aerospace, air traffic management, aviation regulation, defence programs, digital innovation, complex systems modelling, and aerospace integration are encouraged to express their interest.
Attendance is limited to ensure meaningful collaboration and focused outcomes.
For further information or to submit an expression of interest, please contact:
Dr Ugur Turhan
Deputy Director, Capability Systems Centre
Senior Lecturer in Aviation, UNSW Canberra
Email: u.turhan@unsw.edu.au
Professor Braden McGrath
Capability Systems Centre
Professor of Systems Engineering, UNSW Canberra
Email: braden.mcgrath@unsw.edu.au
The 2nd Australian Digital Engineering Summit 2025 is now open for registrations
Join leaders and innovators from industry, government, defence and academia for two days of:
- Driving innovation – Explore cutting‑edge digital engineering research and real‑world applications.
- Building connections – Network and collaborate on solutions that transform complex systems.
- Hands‑on learning – Dive into specialised workshops—virtually or in person—to deepen your DE expertise.
Day 1: Monday, 24 November 2025
A hybrid event hosted at the National Convention Centre, Canberra and online.
Day 2: Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Two online workshops and two in‑person workshops at the UNSW Canberra City campus.
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Contact
T: +61 2 5114 5590
E: capabilitysystems.cbr@unsw.edu.au
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UNSW Canberra School of Engineering & IT
Building 21
Northcott Drive
Canberra ACT
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What is Digital Engineering?
When done properly, digital engineering can make significant improvements to processes, improve access to critical information, save money, and even save lives.
About
We transform engineering practice by integrating modelling, simulation, AI, and lifecycle data to build smarter, resilient systems.
Research
We solve complex capability development challenges through expert analysis, creative thinking, and interdisciplinary methods.
Services
UNSW Canberra Digital Engineering provides expert consultancy that helps organisations advance system capabilities through strategic planning, AI-enhanced analysis, and lifecycle integration.
Education
Explore current offerings and stay tuned as more digital engineering courses become available soon.
