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 10 Sept 2024 Chapter meeting featuring:

Main Presentation: "The Future of INCOSE", by Steve Records, Executive Director of INCOSE.

About: This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights from the INCOSE Executive Director on what is in store for the Future of INCOSE!

Use the Teams link above to join the meeting.

Upcoming INCOSE Events

Webinar 164: SE for You – Applying Systems Engineering to the Pursuit of Happiness


 Meeting Title: SE for You – Applying Systems Engineering to the Pursuit of Happiness
Presenter Name: Randall C Iliff
Date: Wednesday, 21 December 2022
Time EDT: 11:00 am- 12:00 pm EDT (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm UTC) 

INCOSE Webinar 164 Invitation

Abstract:

It’s interesting how little time Systems Engineers spend engineering the most important system of all – their own life. As a profession we declare the universe to be filled with system structures and claim the power to manage elements in pursuit of desired emergent properties, so why not apply a bit of that remarkable insight to the pursuit of our own happiness and fulfilment?

Of course SE applies to human lives. Everything that we do, everyone that we interact with, and every experience we’ve ever had or imagined all interact in complex system ways to produce the person that exists in this moment. 

This viewpoint of yourself as the system to optimize offers the purest “What’s-in-it-for-me?” payoff of any SE application. Structured self-awareness leads to understanding, which can lead to change.

•         What systems are we part of, and is that engagement helping us, hurting us, or both? What changes should we consider?

•         What systems do the people in our lives around us create, and how are we impacted by that emergent system? Would pruning or adding to that network improve our world?

•         How are our unique capabilities and gifts allocated to tasks? How much of our potential is being applied in ways that bring satisfaction and personal reward?

The one system that all System Engineers have in common, regardless of market or product type, is the shared experience of life. Please join us as we explore simple ways to apply the logic of SE to the pursuit of happiness and personal satisfaction!

Biography:

  

Randall C. Iliff has over 40 years’ of PM and SE experience on developmental efforts ranging in size from a few thousand to billions of dollars, and has built a solid record of disruptive innovation in aerospace, medical, commercial and consumer markets.

Randy is a charter member of INCOSE and has been a steady contributor ever since. He works with Project Performance International as a Course Presenter / Principal Consultant and is also founder of his own consulting company - Eclectic Intellect.

Prior to that he was Vice President at the award-winning product development firm bb7, served as Systems Engineering Manager for IceCube, an Engineering Manager at Motorola Government Electronics Group, a Program Manager / Senior Systems Engineer at Martin Marietta Denver Aerospace, and a junior member of the “skunkworks” Advanced Development Group at McDonnell-Douglas Astronautics.

Mr. Iliff holds a BS in Engineering / Industrial Design from Michigan State University, and an MS in Systems Management, Research and Development from the University of Southern California.

IMPORTANT – WEBINAR MOVE TO ZOOM PLATFORM

We have moved to the ZOOM platform for INCOSE webinars. One significant change is that we recommend that attendees join audio now using the ZOOM platform audio (Voice over Internet). This worked very effectively for the recent (virtual) International Symposium.

Register in advance for this webinar at: https://incose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e1Sm382sTFS1wqkt-kGxDg

 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

You will also find a copy of the joining instructions on the INCOSE Connect website, at https://connect.incose.org/Library/Webinars/Pages/INCOSE-Webinars.aspx

Chapter News

The North Texas Chapter is excited to Sponsor the SEP Exam at the 2024 MBSE Cyber Systems Symposium. See the event link above for more information.

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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