Model-Based Systems Engineering for System Safety: An Introduction

Patrick Oliver

doi:10.56094/jss.v55i2.45

Authors

Patrick R. Oliver Lockheed Martin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56094/jss.v55i2.45

Keywords:

MBSE, Model-based systems engineering, system safety, requirements

Abstract

Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) has gained momentum as the predominant method of analyzing and deriving system requirements, as well as of verifying and validating system performance. Over the years, several frameworks have gained prominence as approved methods and formal techniques to model systems. MBSE technology continues to gain popularity within the systems engineering domain, especially in markets of complex systems. To remain relevant within the context of concurrent engineering, it is advantageous for system safety engineers to learn how these techniques are affecting system design so that safety is addressed within system development. This paper provides an overview of MBSE in theory and practice, and provides high-level details on how the system safety engineer can use these methods for optimum impact in affecting safety design.

Author Biography

Patrick R. Oliver, Lockheed Martin

Patrick R. Oliver is a system safety and human factors engineering lead on various military weapons projects supporting all services of the Department of Defense. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and holds a MS in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, specializing in both aerospace safety systems and human factors. He holds a BS in aeronautics, specializing in safety systems, also from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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