This book explores how mission outcomes are shaped through deliberate engineering and operational decisions involving heterogeneous systems and diverse stakeholder communities. Mission Engineering and Integration (MEI) is the discipline that ensures these efforts are not only technically sound, but also operationally effective, risk-informed, and economically viable. From decomposing mission objectives and defining clear success criteria, to managing risk, enabling human-machine collaboration, and designing for adaptability, it delves into the principles and practices that drive high performance in demanding environments. Applicable across a range of industries—including defense, transportation, energy, and healthcare —Mission Engineering and Integration provides a practical roadmap for decision-makers, engineers, and strategists working to deliver resilient, responsive, and effective system-of-systems in an increasingly dynamic and interdependent world.

• Defines the structured processes, methodologies, and framework that comprise the MEI approach
• Provides planning and engineering methods for integrating and assessing complex system-of-systems mission capabilities
• Bridges platform-centric systems engineering with mission- and capability-based approaches focused on outcomes

Dr. James Moreland, Jr. retired from the Senior Executive Service at the U.S. Department of Defense in 2020 and subsequently served as Vice President of Strategy and as Vice President of Mission Engineering and Integration at Raytheon Technologies, concluding five years of service with the company in April 2025. Prior to this industry experience, he served as the Executive Director – Mission Engineering and Integration, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Tactical Warfare Systems, and Executive Director – Naval Warfare in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Prior to these Senior Executive positions, Dr. Moreland served as the Chief Engineer of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division. He has served as a senior executive advisor to the National Science Board and White House Office of Science and Technology and will be serving on the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board starting in 2026.

Dr. Moreland’s many honors include the OSD Exceptional Civilian Service Award, Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award, Navy Superior Civilian Service Award, and multiple Joint and Navy unit commendations, among others. He is an internationally published expert, recipient of best technical paper awards, and a frequent speaker on Mission Engineering and Integration, complex system-of-systems integration, digital transformation, and defense strategy. Dr. Moreland serves as a Doctoral Research Advisor and Adjunct Professor at numerous academic institutions.