Even more important than the technology and resources behind Endeavour’s construction is the preparation of the crew who will carry out the ISDC's deep space mission.
The Emanations mission involves Endeavour being sent to investigate the source of what appear to be artifically generated EM emissions from a star system, Tau Ceti.
Engineers are highly specialised technologists, responsible for the maintenance and repair of critical ship systems and the operation of the vessel's power generation and distribution systems.