Engineering delivery checklist
This checklist helps discuss acceptance scope. It does not replace the delivery agreement in a project contract, and different projects require different checks.
Establish the delivery baseline
- Assign unique, traceable identifiers to hardware and software versions.
- Confirm supported device models, operating systems and deployment environments.
- Document known issues, limitations and unsupported features.
- Agree acceptance scenarios and distinguish essential requirements from future improvements.
Verify normal and failure paths
Cover network loss, power interruptions, invalid input, unavailable services and partially offline devices, as well as success paths. Record whether the system recovers and whether users can understand the recovery process.
For integrated hardware and software projects, test with real equipment and verify that device state, application displays and backend data remain consistent.
Prepare deployment and rollback
- Document dependencies, installation steps and required configuration.
- Transfer credentials securely; do not put production secrets in public documents.
- Explain data backup and recovery procedures.
- Agree and verify a rollback path for a failed release.
- Define compatibility checks before and after upgrades.
Hand over maintenance knowledge
Turn engineering experience into material the receiving team can use: architecture, interfaces, troubleshooting, log locations and release history.
Agree beforehand whether source code, schematics, PCB files, test fixtures and production material are included, and to what extent.
Move to the next phase
Delivery is not the end of a product. Convert field feedback into an issue and improvement plan. Distinguish bug fixes, scope changes and new versions so maintenance responsibilities stay clear.
Contact the engineering team to discuss delivery scope.