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QSLS Independent Technical Reviews

See the Technical Problems Before They Become Expensive Problems.

QSLS combines senior systems engineering expertise with patent-pending measurement technology to independently review complex technical solutions before critical decisions are made.

When the review identifies a larger engineering need, QSLS can stay involved through project-based Systems Engineering Consulting or ongoing Fractional Systems Engineering support.

Decades of Experience in Complex Systems

When to call QSLS

Some technical problems need another level of experience.

QSLS can bring senior systems engineering expertise into the program without requiring another full-time senior hire.

Engagements

Three ways QSLS can help

01

Independent Technical Review

Get an independent technical assessment before a critical decision.

QSLS combines experienced systems engineering judgment with quantitative analysis from our patent-pending technology where appropriate.

Use technical reviews before important engineering decisions, program reviews, proposals, evaluations, or other supported technical decisions.

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02

Systems Engineering Consulting

Bring senior systems engineering expertise into a defined project or technical challenge.

Areas of experience include

  • Systems & software architecture
  • Requirements development & oversight
  • Modular Open Systems Architecture
  • Open architecture design & implementation
  • UML & SysML modeling
  • Model-driven development
  • Systems integration
  • Automated testing & V&V
  • Technical standards
  • Data modeling
  • Software development oversight
  • Complex multi-system environments
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03

Fractional Systems Engineering

Add experienced senior systems engineering leadership without adding another full-time senior hire.

QSLS can work alongside existing technical leadership and engineering teams when organizations need additional senior expertise for an extended period.

This may fit

  • Growing engineering organizations
  • Programs needing senior technical leadership
  • Complex architecture & integration efforts
  • Teams facing major technical decisions
  • Organizations needing experienced engineering oversight
Discuss Fractional Support

Start With the Review. Go Further if Needed.

An Independent Technical Review can stand on its own. But when the findings uncover a larger engineering challenge, QSLS has the experience to help address it.

Review.Resolve.Support.
ReviewIndependent Technical Review

Find the technical areas that need attention.

ResolveSystems Engineering Consulting

Bring experienced engineering expertise into the problem.

SupportFractional Systems Engineering

Keep senior systems engineering expertise involved when the program needs ongoing help.

Start with the problem. QSLS will help determine the right level of support.

Ronald Townsen, Founder and CTO of QSLS Engineering, at his deskRonald Townsen
Ronald TownsenFounder & CTOQSLS Engineering Inc.
Technical Leadership

Decades of experience behind QSLS engineering services.

Ron Townsen brings more than 50 years of experience across complex systems, software architecture, integration, U.S. Army and Navy programs, open architecture, requirements, testing, and international standards development.

His experience includes serving as a Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, Software Architect, technical leader, and consultant.

His background includes work involving

  • U.S. Navy systems
  • Army Aviation systems
  • Complex systems architecture
  • Modular & open architecture
  • Requirements development
  • Software development oversight
  • Systems integration
  • Automated testing & V&V
  • UML & SysML modeling
  • International technical standards
  • Technical team leadership

Today, Ron provides technical leadership for QSLS Engineering and its engineering services.

Selected Engineering Experience
  • Ship Self Defense System (SSDS)Engineering leadership and architecture work supporting the U.S. Navy Ship Self Defense System.
  • Army UAV Ground ControlChief Engineer and Architect work on the Army's next-generation UAV Ground Control Station architecture.
  • International Standards LeadershipMore than ten years leading/co-leading C4I standards work through the Object Management Group.
  • Large-Scale Architecture ManagementManaged a system model containing more than 10,000 objects supporting more than 200 engineers.
  • Engineering AutomationDeveloped automation documented as producing more than $2 million in savings under a Six Sigma effort.
The QSLS Difference

Experienced engineers. A different way to see the problem.

Engineering experience matters.

QSLS adds another layer.

Our patent-pending technology was developed around the challenge of quantitatively measuring architecture, design, and implementation.

When appropriate for the engagement, QSLS engineers can use this technology as part of the technical review and engineering process.

Independent engineering judgment tells you what experienced engineers see. QSLS measurement technology adds quantitative evidence to supported areas of the review.

The technology does not replace engineering judgment. It gives our engineers another way to examine the technical solution.
Abstract visualization of QSLS patent-pending technology quantitatively measuring a complex system architecture.Patent-pending · Architecture measurement

Not staff augmentation. Engineering expertise.

QSLS is not a staffing company.

Clients come to us because they have a technical problem, critical decision, complex project, or temporary need for senior systems engineering expertise.

We determine the problem, define the engagement, and bring the appropriate level of technical support.

Engagements may range from a focused technical review to a defined engineering project or ongoing fractional support.

Building a deeper engineering bench

QSLS Engineering Services is designed to grow beyond any one engineer.

Our model brings experienced systems engineers together with QSLS technical leadership, methods, and technology.

This allows QSLS to support complex technical programs while maintaining a consistent approach to technical review and engineering analysis.

Start with the problem.

What engineering challenge is your team facing?

You do not need to know which QSLS service you need.

Tell us what your team is working on, where the problem is, and what decision needs to be made.

We'll determine whether an Independent Technical Review, Systems Engineering Consulting engagement, or Fractional Systems Engineering support is the right next step.

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Tell us about your engineering challenge

Share where your program is and what decision is ahead. A member of the QSLS Engineering team will review your information and follow up about the right next step — no obligation.

Your information goes directly to the QSLS Engineering team. No pricing commitment, no obligation.