The SEI: The Leader in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and AI Engineering
At the SEI, we research complex software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI engineering problems; create and test innovative technologies; and transition maturing solutions into practice. We have been working with the Department of Defense, government agencies, and private industry since 1984 to help meet mission goals and gain strategic advantage.
Latest Publications
Minimally Viable Architecture: Architecture Early in Development
• Technical Note
This technical note explores MVAs and offers guidance on what teams should do with an MVA to get their certificate to field and authorization to operate.
Read
Automated Code Repair for C/C++ Static Analysis
• Technical Report
This engineering experience paper details the application of design, development, and performance testing to an automated program repair tool we built that repairs C/C++ code.
Read
Design of Enhanced Pointer Ownership Model for C
• Technical Report
This report describes the design for a new temporal memory safety model for C code and an implementation to enforce it.
ReadFrom Our Experts
Modeling Services with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Blog Post
This post explores an approach to designing services using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) with OMG’s Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).
READ
5 Essential Questions for Implementing the Software Acquisition Pathway and the Tools to Tackle Them
• Webcast
In this webcast, Eileen Wrubel and Brigid O’Hearn discuss the launch of the Software Acquisition Go Bag. Our SEI team has helped hundreds of DoD programs deliver software-enabled capability through our unique integration of data-driven insights, software engineering research, and acquisition science. We’re “packing” that experience into Software Acquisition Go Bag kits for those tackling acquisition challenges.
Watch
Radio-Frequency Attacks: Securing the OSI Stack
• Blog Post
This blog post reviews common radio frequency attacks and investigates how software and cybersecurity play key roles in these exploitations.
READOur Work
At the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), we research complex software engineering, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence engineering problems; create and test innovative technologies; and transition maturing solutions into practice. The U.S. Department of Defense, as well as other public agencies and private businesses, can meet mission goals and gain strategic advantage by using tools, technologies, and practices developed or matured by the SEI.
News
SEI Study Analyzes Applicability of Security and Zero Trust Principles to Weapon Systems
• Article
The study explores the risks and tradeoffs when adapting enterprise-IT security and zero trust principles to weapon systems.
Read More
AAAI Symposium to Present the Latest on Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems
• Article
At the November event, co-organized by the SEI, artificial intelligence experts will present case studies and research and development in building AI systems for safety-critical applications.
Read More
Artificial Intelligence Data Quality Workshop to Present AI Engineering Best Practices
• Article
The October 23 virtual workshop will feature presentations on dataset generation, exploration, preparation, and testing for ensuring data quality when training AI systems.
Read More
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Rule Finalized for Defense Industrial Base
• Article
Beginning November 10, defense contracts may require assessments under the CMMC program, which the SEI co-created, but implementation will be phased.
Read MoreEvents
NDIA System & Mission Engineering Conference 2025
Oct 27-30, 2025
SEI is participating in the NDIA's 28th Annual Conference
SEI Job OpeningsAAAI Fall Symposium: Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems
Nov 6-8, 2025
How should we build AI systems for safety-critical applications? As AI is increasingly applied to new and more high-risk settings, a mature safety engineering discipline for AI becomes ever more critical. Join us to advance the discipline of engineering AI for safety.
RegisterIntroduction to the CERT Resilience Management Model
Dec 2-3, 2025
This 2-day course introduces a model-based process improvement approach to managing operational resilience using the CERT Resilience Management Model (CERT-RMM) v1.2.
RegisterEducation and Outreach
Discover our numerous training and credentialing opportunities for individual professional development. We also offer workforce development and licensing opportunities for organizations to apply best practices to their operations.
Work With Us
In addition to our work with agencies across the United States government, we partner with academic institutions and private companies to solve key technical challenges for current and future software-reliant systems. You can sponsor research and development, collaborate with us on research, and even get guidance from us to implement new methods.
Careers
Pursue your passion and work alongside world-recognized leaders in the field of software engineering. We invite you to view current employment opportunities, learn about benefits of working at the SEI, and apply for a position.
