Yes, systems engineering, well defined and implemented, is applicable in applied research without modification. Though its focus is on value adding, the differences are in the decisions made in a research application, not in the principles of making those decisions, nor in the tool.
Systems Engineers, or Systems Engineering?
Discussion frequently occurs concerning the question “what does a systems engineer do?” This paper looks at the nature of systems engineering and its relationship to the job title or role description “systems engineer” …
