North Texas Chapter

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Welcome to the North Texas Chapter

The North Texas Chapter of INCOSE (International Council of System Engineering) is centered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of North Texas and is open to those interested or practicing systems engineering.  

Contact us at [email protected]

Mission

Promote, educate, and mentor on Systems Engineering standards and practices to strengthen the North Texas Systems Engineering industry.

Vision

Serve as a professional organization that is the regional focal point for Systems Engineering resources, development, and awareness, in order to create a better world.

Chapter Meetings

Call for Ambassadors

The chapter is looking for people willing to host chapter meetings at remote sites. If you are interested contact the Vice President of Chapter Development, [email protected]

Program meetings typically 2nd Tuesday of month
Time: 6:00-7:00 CST
Networking at 5:30

Physical Locations

*Bell Helicopter
*L-3Harris - Greenville
*Lockheed Martin Aero- Fort Worth
*Lockheed Martin MFC- Grand Prairie
*Raytheon- McKinney
*Abbott  

Remote Program Access
Teams (Video/Audio) - Click here to join the meeting.
Contact INCOSE North Texas Chapter [email protected] to be added to our meeting emails.
The meetings are not recorded. Presentations are posted in the library and resources during the following weekend if we receive the presentation.

Board meetings typically 1st Tuesday of month
Time: 5:30-7:00 CST

Visit our 

Library & Resources 

for past newsletters and information/presentations from past meetings.

Chapter Events

Join us for our 13 May 2025 Chapter meeting featuring:

Presenter: Marco Forlingieri

Topic: MBPLE: The Feature-Based Path to Product Lines Success

Abstract: Join us for the presentation as Marco presents a clear and concise guide to MBPLE, with industrial case studies described in his book. Model-Based Product Line Engineering (MBPLE) is the only theoretical and practical foundational book on MBPLE that brings together the topics of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and feature-based product line engineering (PLE). It examines how PLE can benefit from a model-based and model-centric approach and, in turn, how MBSE combined with holistic PLE can boost model reuse and improve the MBSE business case.

The book combines both management and engineering aspects to deliver comprehensive coverage of the subject and real-life challenges and implementations of MBPLE, discussing adoption obstacles faced by engineering organizations and how to overcome them to ensure a successful MBPLE deployment.

Bio:  Marco Forlingieri is Senior Director for PLE Services at PTC, leading worldwide the PLE technical services, with several years of experience in PLE and MBSE domains across Asia, Europe and US. He is also chair of the INCOSE PLE International Working Group and leading author of the book “MBPLE: The Feature-Based Path to Product Lines Success”.

 


Use the Teams link above to join the meeting.

Upcoming INCOSE Events

INCOSE Enchantment Chapter Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) Certification Exam Preparation Self-Paced Webinar

Webinar
Online
Ann Hodges
505-951-7067
[email protected]

The regional INCOSE Enchantment Chapter is excited to offer another online-based SEP certification exam preparation training through a special deal made with Paul Martin’s SE Scholar.  The timing of this offering is conveniently planned for students to take a SEP exam offered in Albuquerque, NM in mid-May 2020 (watch for details).

Here are the online course details:

  • The class is self paced consisting of 7 modules and over 16 hours of instructional videos covering the entire INCOSE SE Handbook v4.0. 
  • The price includes study guides, a comprehensive process flow diagram, practice quizzes and exams. 
  • The material will be provided as PDF with the students making hard copies as desired. 
  • There will be a discussion board so that students can collaborate and ask the instructor questions.

The Chapter got a special deal on the course cost ($150 off).  Here’s the cost of the online course (discount good until 04/30/2020):  $500.

Here’s the timeline:

  • Thursday, January 23, 2020, 5pm MST:  This will be a before-class live webinar explaining the INCOSE SEP certification process, allowing members to ask the instructor questions in real-time.  The Chapter will send out an invite to the event with a link to the webinar portal.  Paul will also give attendees free access to his Canvas web portal that supports the webinar, so they can get a feel for what it's like to take the course.
  • January 23 – April 30, 2020:  Buy access to SE Scholar’s online Canvas class portal.  [Note:  You’ll have access to the class as long as it takes for you to pass the SEP exam.  No time limit – take as long as you need. Even beyond the paper exam.]
  • Mid-May, 2020:  Take SEP exam offered  at TBD.
Printable flyer can be found here.

Here’s how to register:

  • Navigate here and use the discount code ENCHANTED20 at checkout.  This discount code will expire April 30, 2020.

Questions to Heidi Hahn or Ann Hodges.

Chapter News

North Texas INCOSE is offering two paper based exam opportunities in September and October 2025. Look for the registration options in the Exam registration pages.

Preparing for the exam? Check out the newsletter on how to sign up for the SEP Prep course!

North Texas Chapter has received the INCOSE GOLD Circle award for 2023 and the Most Improved Performance in One Year Award 2023!

The Gold Circle Award recognizes the chapter for reaching the highest goals and standards established by our organization. Additionally, the chapter is awarded the Director’s Award as the Most Improved Chapter in 2023.

For many, chapters provide the primary day-to-day interface with INCOSE. Chapters organize technical and social programs, communicate key information about our organization and discipline, support technical activities, and enhance the member experience by facilitating an open, inviting environment where members receive valued products and services that enhance their careers. In fulfilling this mission, the chapter leaders and members have committed significant time and energy to further the goals of our organization.


Find out more by visiting the NORTH TEXAS ENGAGE community today!

Viva Engage is INCOSE's social media platform for members. Use your INCOSE-issued Microsoft credential to login and join the conversation. INCOSE credentials are in the form of [email protected] or [email protected].   

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