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Integrating Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Systems Engineering with Rick Hefner, CTME

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) present a transformative opportunity to enhance how systems are designed, deployed, and managed across their lifecycle. Rather than replacing the human systems engineer, modern AI/ML tools serve as force multipliers for decision-making, pattern recognition, and predictive analysis.
In this presentation, Dr, Hefner explores practical, field-tested integration strategies for deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT directly into systems engineering workflows.
Dr. Hefner is the Executive Director of the Caltech CTME program.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
05:30pm - 08:30pm PT

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From accelerating automated requirements verification and refining trade studies to enhancing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), this session demonstrates how generative AI can augment traditional frameworks and become another tool in the systems engineer’s toolkit. Drawing on real-world application patterns and practical case studies, we outline structured approaches for identifying emergent architectural risks, detecting requirement ambiguities, and mitigating lifecycle bottlenecks long before they manifest in hardware or software integration.

Rick Hefner, PhD

Dr. Rick Hefner is the Executive Director of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Center for Technology and Management Education (CTME) where he designs and delivers training for technology-driven organizations. He has over 45 years of experience in systems engineering, project management, and artificial intelligence, and has worked with over 50 industrial, government, and academic organizations.

Dr. Hefner is credited with over 200 publications and presentations. He is a Past President and long-time board officer of the INCOSE Los Angeles (INCOSE-LA) chapter, and a past recipient of the INCOSE International Outstanding Service Award.

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