Structuring Cross-Disciplinary Development: A Systems Engineering Framework for ASPICE-Compliant Mechatronic and Cyber-Physical Engineering

Mechatronic and cyber-physical systems emerge from interdisciplinary design efforts, integrating software (SW), electronics, and mechanical components. Developing such systems places high demands on organizations and processes, particularly regarding efficient collaboration across domains. A key challenge lies in establishing organizational structures and workflows which allow cross-discipline work and at the same time ensure compliance with regulations and adherence to standards such as Automotive Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination (ASPICE). In response, the authors have developed an Engineering Process Framework (EPF) grounded in International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) systems engineering principles. The EPF provides a structured approach for system development and therefore defines company-wide processes and methods. This paper presents the development of the EPF’s functional logic and its implementation within a tool landscape. Furthermore, a selected process is used to illustrate how the EPF supports development engineers in their daily work.