Benefits of Joining INCOSE

 A membership in the International Council on Systems Engineering will expand your view of the engineering of complex systems and your knowledge of the many aspects of the practice. Project managers, software and hardware engineers and product developers are joining INCOSE to learn how to the use the systems engineering process and apply it to their industries. Get a global perspective of your job responsibilities. Learn how the application of systems engineering techniques can improve your job performance and your organization's well being.

As a Member of INCOSE:

• Network with approximately 6,000 systems Engineering Professionals
• Receive Insight, Quarterly Newsletter
• Systems Engineering, the Journal of INCOSE Contribute to the Profession through INCOSE Technical Committees

Forum for SE Topics & Networking

• At the local level, Chesapeake holds regular monthly meetings on topics of interest.
• Presentations from local and international speakers, panels, and paper presentations encourage member participation.
• Collaboration with other professional societies on topics of mutual interest also enriches our professional learning environment.

Education

Chesapeake hosts tutorials on subjects of interest to Systems Engineers and is open to both INCOSE members and non-members. In 2009 the Chesapeake Chapter held two tutorials on current topics of interest to the Systems Engineer.

Communications

Chesapeake maintains communications with its members in several formats: flyers, email, and a website. Systems Engineers obtain information, using the forum of their choice, and contribute in ways most convenient to collaborate with other Systems Engineers and INCOSE members.

With your membership, you'll receive the following:

 Network with over more than 7,000 members in 40 countries Quarterly e-Publication, INSIGHT Electronic version of Systems Engineering, the Journal of INCOSE Contribute through INCOSE technical activities Collaborate with experts and practitioners Lowest prices on INCOSE Publications Access to i-Pub, the INCOSE publications database with over 2,000 past symposia papers Exclusive access to INCOSE Connect, the collaborative space for Members Only.

• Special Downloads
  • Membership Directory
  • Current and past issues of INSIGHT
  • Systems Engineering Handbook (no charge to members in softcopy)
  • Measurement Primer (no charge to members in softcopy)
• Current and past issues of the Journal

Grow Professionally – Attend our Monthly Technical Programs and Annual Tutorials

Many of our companies have had to trim their training budgets. By joining INCOSE and attending the monthly meetings, you can stay current as well as broaden your knowledge of systems engineering. Our monthly meetings (held the third Wednesday of each month) feature a guest speaker or panel discussion. Read about our next monthly meeting and review the list of past presentations in our Library. You'll find included in the past presentations case studies, product discussions, theory, and ways to improve the processes you use.

We also offer at least one and sometimes two tutorials per year. These are all day mini-courses in topics of interest to practicing systems engineers, and address issues ranging from best practices in requirements management to systems engineering tools to enterprise architecture. They are generally held on Saturdays, thus enabling participation by working professionals.

Network with other Professionals

As in any profession, one of the most difficult and complex tasks is to develop your network of associates, people you can turn to for problem solving, sanity checks, and support. At every meeting, we network and dine from 6 to 7 p.m. to give the members an opportunity to renew acquaintances, create new ties, and meet the people who are really practicing good systems engineering.

Stay Informed with pertinent Publications

INCOSE has several products available for systems engineers. These handbooks are products of INCOSE working groups and are available free. The latest publications list is available on the INCOSE Publications List.

INCOSE also publishes two quarterly magazines, INSIGHT and Systems Engineering.  

Improve the Practice of Systems Engineering

Many of our members are active on INCOSE technical committees and working groups. As an INCOSE member, you can participate on any of these committees by contacting the technical committee or working group chair.

INCOSE Membership Application