Systems Engineering Overview
Systems engineering studies the design, coordination, integration, and lifecycle management of complex engineered systems composed of interacting subsystems. The field examines requirements, architecture, testing, lifecycle planning, and system-wide analysis to ensure coherent and effective overall system performance.
Disciplines
- Complex Systems Analysis
Study modeling and evaluation of highly interconnected engineered systems.
- Integration and Testing
Examine methods for combining and validating interacting system components.
- Lifecycle Management
Study planning and oversight of systems across full operational life.
- Requirements Engineering
Study elicitation, definition, and management of system requirements.
- Systems Architecture
Explore high-level structural design of integrated engineered systems.