Building complex embedded- and cyber-physical systems requires a holistic view on both product and process. The constructed system must interact with its physical environment and its human users in a smooth way. The development processes must provide a seamless transition between stages and views. Different modeling techniques and methods have been proposed to achieve this goal. In this chapter we present the fundamentals of cyber-physical systems engineering: identification and quantification of system goals; requirements elicitation and management; modeling and simulation in different views; and validation to ensure that the system meets its original design goals. A special focus is on the model-based design process. All techniques are demonstrated with appropriate examples and engineering tools.
