Discuss the differences between attributes and characteristics of systems engineers. Solution Characteristics of System Engineer would be: a) Good Communicator : System engineers are good communicators because as and when required they will speak up and communicates and explain the requirements and decision very smoothly and most importantly in layman\'s language. b) Adaptability of Change : System engineers have great adaptability power which is very important characteristic. As and when required they can adapt to new environment , new skills and groom them selves up to the required level. c) Follow and adhere to process but deviates when required : They always follows strict process and stick to it and if certain situation demands a deviation and is very much necessary then they take a step aside from process to get the task complete. d) Maintains System perspective : A good system engineer will keep the system perspective maintained throughout the project lifecylcle. e) Decisive : They are unafraid of stepping out from said statements and make their bold decisions according to the situation. Attributes of SystemEngineer 1) Analytical Brain : The inbuilt skill we can in engineers becuase of which they are into this field, ask analyse and solve. 2) Organisational Skills : A system engineer should be organised in order to handle the information that comes in on regular basis. 3) Ability to see small and bigger pictures: A system engineer should be able to see and anaylse the smallest detail as well as the bigger picture of what actually we are delievering. 4) Communication skills : When communication comes into picture, it plays a very important role in market/industry. And unfortunately during studies and in engineering colleges this area is not focused and worked upon..