The Agile Embedded Podcast

E94 - E94 Requirements Engineering, part 1: Fundamentals

Published: April 15, 2026

Duration: 47:18

Requirements Engineering Fundamentals - Part 1

We kick off a multi-part series on requirements engineering by exploring what requirements actually are and why they matter - even for Agilists. Jeff shares his medical device expertise while Luca brings his automotive and aerospace background to discuss the different levels of requirements (from high-level user needs to testable system requirements), the importance of traceability, and why proper tooling beats Word and Excel every time.

We dig into practical aspects like the EARS format for writing requirements, the crucial distinction between requirements and design choices, and why glossaries aren't...