Normative and Methodological Support for the Life Cycle of Science-Intensive Products: Integrating Systems Engineering And Project Management

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20535/2521-1943.2026.10.1.340795

Keywords:

Life cycle, systems engineering, project management, high-technology products, decision gates, configuration management, certification, digital twin.

Abstract

Ukrainian high-tech manufacturing enterprises face a persistent gap between the national regulatory–methodological framework for life-cycle (LC) management and the requirements of global markets and certification. The problem stems from limited coverage of late LC phases, terminological inconsistency, and fragmented adoption of digital tools (PLM, MBSE, Digital Twins), which complicates alignment with international frameworks (ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, ISO 2150x series, ECSS, AAP) and PMI/INCOSE practices. The aim is to develop an implementation-ready model, harmonized with international standards, that integrates Systems Engineering (SE) with Project/Programme/Portfolio Management (PPPM) while enabling a robust digital thread and transparent decision-making. The methodology comprises a comparative analysis of international and national normative documents, process modelling of the LC with Decision Gates, construction of mapping tables, and synthesis of a cross-project plan set. The results deliver a reference architecture for SE–PPPM integration; three application profiles (L/M/H); organizational roles and institutions; a digital infrastructure; a 12–24-month implementation roadmap; and a metrics system. The conclusions indicate that the proposed model bridges methodological gaps, increases LC governance and traceability, shortens time-to-market, and facilitates compliance with EASA/FAA/EN 9100/AQAP. The practical contribution is a set of typical recommendations and harmonization tools for enterprises in Ukraine’s aerospace and defense manufacturing sectors.

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Published

2026-02-02

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[1]
S. Kryvova and S. Trubachev, “Normative and Methodological Support for the Life Cycle of Science-Intensive Products: Integrating Systems Engineering And Project Management”, Mech. Adv. Technol., vol. 10, no. 1, Feb. 2026.

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): in progress

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Aviation Systems and Technologies

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