Systems Engineering

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Name:	Systems Engineering
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Type:	Glossary Item

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Definition:

Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to derive, evolve, and verify a whole life cycle balanced system solution which satisfies stakeholder expectations and meets organizational outcomes and targets. Systems Engineering enables an assurance function and considers holistic requirements with consideration for technical system and sub-system level, and associated interoperability.

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Systems Engineering describes policies and processes for the requirements analysis, design, verification and validation strategies for system integration and interfaces from technical and non-technical system interactions for internal and external stakeholder. Systems Engineering processes also relate to managerial and technical activities with verification and validation being a critical element to assure that operational requirements are addressed appropriately across the whole asset life cycle. Systems Engineering considers the importance of master data and the requirements of up to date and accurate technical information.

The implementation of requirements analysis within Systems Engineering involves breaking down of the system and sub-system to a technical systems design, understanding the interactions, and any organizational requirements (concept of operations) that will be confirmed in the commissioning phase. Systems Engineering is a continuous process that relies on application of risk management and assurance practices across and between all phases of the asset life cycle.