Cross-domain linkage
Hardware ↔ Software ↔ Systems ↔ Requirements ↔ Tests.
Software and Systems Engineering (Windchill SSE)
Windchill SSE manages requirements, testing, source code, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and extended change management — linked and traceable to the part structure in Windchill.
Purpose
Windchill SSE integrates software and systems engineering activities into the PLM platform, closing the gap between engineering domains and strengthening traceability & compliance.
Especially well suited to software-intensive smart products — where mechanical, electronic, embedded, and software design must stay in sync.
By linking requirements, source code, tests, and risk to the Windchill BOM structure, businesses gain a single source of truth for both hardware and software.
−45%
Compliance audit time
+30%
Software release velocity
100%
HW ↔ SW linkage
+25%
Change review efficiency
Why choose Software & systems engineering?
Traceability & compliance
Meets ISO 26262, IEC 62304, and DO-178C for safety-critical products.
Extended change management
Synchronized change management across the Engineering BOM and software baseline.
SysML-standard MBSE
Model systems directly within PLM, without a separate tool.
Codebeamer integration
Two-way linkage of requirements and tests with Codebeamer ALM.
Reporting & KPIs
Real-time compliance and engineering progress dashboards.
Capabilities of Software & systems engineering
Requirements & Verification
Manage system requirements, decompose them, and link verification tests.
Software Configuration
Manage source code and software baselines, linked to part BOMs.
MBSE Toolkit
Block, behavior, and allocation modeling per SysML 1.x.
Extended Change
ECR/ECN covering software artifacts and system models.
Variant & Option
Configure variants for both HW & SW across product lines.
Compliance Reporting
Automated compliance reports based on industry safety templates.
Customer testimonials
Hitachi Energy — Smart grid systems
Deployed SSE to synchronize HW/SW design for grid protection equipment.
Schaeffler — Automotive mechatronics
Integrated MBSE and Windchill BOM for a mechatronics product line.
MTU Aero Engines
Manages engine control software integrated with PLM per DO-178C.
Frequently asked questions
Does SSE require purchasing base Windchill?
Yes. Windchill SSE is an extension module built on Windchill PDM/PLM. NEAX advises on the right license package based on project scale.
What's the difference between SSE and Codebeamer?
Codebeamer is a full ALM platform for software development teams. SSE focuses on 'connecting' requirements/software/systems to the mechanical BOM within PLM — the two products complement each other.
Is DOORS / Polarion migration supported?
Yes. NEAX has tools and processes for migrating from IBM DOORS, Polarion, and ReqIF to Windchill SSE.
Discuss Software & systems engineering with a NEAX expert
NEAX is a PTC implementation partner in Vietnam — roadmap consulting, business-driven configuration, training, and operational support.