What is INCOSE?
The International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) is a not-for-profit membership organization founded to develop and disseminate the interdisciplinary principles and practices that enable the realization of successful systems.
About INCOSE San Diego
INCOSE San Diego is part of INCOSE’s Region II geographical division and serves as a hub for approximately 230 professionals from industries such as aerospace, defense, transportation, medical devices, and telecommunications. The chapter is dedicated to advancing the understanding, development, and application of world-class systems engineering in alignment with INCOSE’s global mission, and to support the strong systems engineering community in San Diego.
We offer members opportunities to connect with fellow systems engineers, exchange practical insights, and learn from real-world applications. Our chapter welcomes individuals from all disciplines involved in systems development and encourages active participation in our local events.
Our mission includes promoting career development through education, training, and increased awareness of systems engineering practices. Recognized for excellence, the San Diego chapter has earned the prestigious Platinum rating for six consecutive years – the highest chapter rating possible – and was honored with the INCOSE President’s Award for Outstanding Chapter in both 2018 and 2023.
Message From The President!
On behalf of the INCOSE San Diego Board, I am excited to kick off 2025 and welcome both our new and returning Board members as we embark on an exciting journey! It is an honor to serve alongside such a talented and dedicated group of systems engineering professionals. We have maintained a strong presence on the global stage and received Platinum level status since 2018 and hope to achieve this for 2024 (final results are pending).
As President, I am incredibly excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to expanding our outreach in the San Diego region and across the broader INCOSE community. My priorities for the year include chapter growth and increasing our engagement and membership across Industry, Academia, and Government sectors. Additionally, I welcome innovative ideas for presentations, events, and initiatives to better serve the San Diego Region and provide an engaging community for all.
We highly encourage you to get involved this year with INCOSE San Diego, whether as a member of the chapter or as an attendee to our monthly events! I look forward to collaborating with each of you and making 2025 a fantastic year for our Chapter! As always, I also look forward to connecting with you!
John (JT) Thomas
President, INCOSE San Diego
john.thomas@incose.net
About INCOSE San Diego
- President’s Award for Outstanding Chapter 2023
- Platinum Chapter Circle Award for 2023 (6th year in a row)
- Platinum Chapter Circle Award for 2022 (5th year in a row)
- Platinum Chapter Circle Award for 2021 (4th year in a row)
- Platinum Chapter Circle Award for 2020 (3rd year in a row)
- Platinum Chapter Circle Award for 2019 (2nd year in a row)
- Platinum Chapter Circle Award for 2018
- President’s Award for Outstanding Chapter 2018
- Top Gold Award for 2015
- INCOSE San Diego Chapter has been the recipient of a Circle Award for eleven years (2001 – 2011)
Bylaws
Our Chapter Bylaws are available by clicking here.