systems engineering

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsɪstəmz ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ

Definition

The interdisciplinary field focused on how to design, integrate, and manage complex systems over their life cycles.

Examples

• Modern automotive companies rely heavily on systems engineering to manage the integration of software and hardware in electric vehicles.

• She decided to pursue a master's degree in systems engineering to better understand large-scale infrastructure projects.

• The project failed because the team lacked a rigorous systems engineering approach to handle the conflicting requirements.

Synonyms of systems engineering

Words with a similar meaning to systems engineering:

• project management
• systems design
• integration engineering

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