Satellite subsystem integration course
About our
The Satellite Subsystems Integration Course focuses on the design, assembly, and testing of satellite systems, including the integration of electronic components, communication systems, and control systems. Methodologies for hardware and software integration, electromagnetic interference (EMI) management, and system validation under extreme environmental conditions such as the vacuum of space and vibrations are studied. Knowledge is acquired in systems design, telemetry, telecommand, and scenario simulation, critical to the success of space missions.
The program offers hands-on experience in assembly and testing laboratories, including the application of industry standards, such as ESA/NASA standards, and the use of advanced simulation tools for performance and reliability evaluation of subsystems. This training prepares professionals as integration engineers, systems analysts, and space testing specialists, equipping them for key roles in the space industry.
Satellite subsystem integration course
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
399 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Integration and Advanced Configuration of Satellite Subsystems
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Master the architecture of satellite systems, from their main components to their interconnection.
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Learn about Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS) and their role in satellite orientation and stabilization.
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Study onboard satellite power management, including the use of solar panels, batteries, and power distribution systems.
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Explore satellite communications, from frequency bands to modulation and coding protocols.
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Analyze the integration of sensors and payloads, including calibration and data processing.
Delve into the configuration of satellite antennas, including the selection of types, radiation patterns, and polarization.
Configure and manage telemetry, tracking, and control (TT&C) systems for satellite monitoring and control.
Understand the security and redundancy aspects of satellite systems to ensure reliability and integrity.
Implement test and verification protocols to ensure the correct operation of satellite subsystems.
Become familiar with the tools and software used in the integration and configuration of satellite systems, such as simulators and spectrum analyzers.
2. Evaluation and Optimization of Rotor Performance
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Understand and analyze critical failure modes in rotors, including the complex interaction between flap-lag-torsion couplings, the whirl flutter phenomenon, and the effects of fatigue.
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Apply finite element (FE) analysis techniques for the dimensioning and optimization of composite laminated structures, joints, and bonded joints, ensuring the structural integrity and performance of the rotor.
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Master the implementation of damage tolerance strategies to evaluate the rotor structure’s capacity to withstand damage, and apply non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography for inspection and fault diagnosis.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Design and Operation of Complex Satellite Subsystems
4. Design and Operation of Complex Satellite Subsystems
- Fundamental principles of satellite orbit and dynamics.
- Architecture and key components of satellite subsystems: attitude control, power, communications, thermal, and data processing.
- Design and analysis of satellite antennas and communication systems, including uplinks and downlinks.
- Concepts of modulation, coding, and satellite communication protocols.
- Operation of onboard power systems, such as solar panels and batteries.
- Thermal management and temperature control in satellites.
- Design and analysis of satellite structures, considering vibration resistance and the space environment.
- Integration and testing of satellite subsystems, including vibration, thermal, and vacuum testing.
- Flight software and data management systems.
- Space industry regulations and standards.
5. Implementation and Synchronization of Satellite Subsystems
- Understand the architecture and operation of key satellite subsystems.
- Master satellite communication and synchronization protocols.
- Learn the techniques for implementing embedded software on satellites.
- Become familiar with power management and thermal control in space systems.
- Understand data synchronization methods and satellite telemetry.
- Acquire knowledge about security and data protection in satellite systems.
6. Design, Integration and Optimization of Satellite Systems
- Fundamentals of satellite architecture and its key components.
- Principles of satellite telecommunications, including uplinks and downlinks.
- Design of satellite subsystems: power, attitude control, communications, etc.
- Integration of sensors and payloads into satellite systems.
- Techniques for resource optimization and spectrum management.
- Orbit analysis, including selection and maneuvers.
- Design of satellite links and performance analysis.
- Implementation of satellite communication protocols.
- Considerations of Security and reliability in satellite systems.
Simulation and modeling of satellite systems.
Testing and validation methodologies for satellite systems.
Advanced applications: EO, GNSS, and communications.
Who this program is for:
Satellite subsystem integration course
- Engineers with degrees in Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Automation, or equivalent disciplines.
- Specialists from the OEM (manufacturers) industry of rotary/eVTOL aircraft, as well as MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) personnel, consultants, and researchers in technology centers.
- Flight Testing professionals, Aircraft Certification professionals, experts in Avionics, Flight Control, and Aircraft Dynamics who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills.
- Representatives of Organizations Regulators and aeronautical authorities, as well as professionals involved in the development and operation of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) / eVTOL projects, interested in acquiring key competencies in regulatory compliance.
Recommendations: A solid foundation in aerodynamics, control systems, and structural analysis is recommended. A B2/C1 level of proficiency in Spanish or English is required. We offer bridging tracks to address any gaps in knowledge.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Module 1 — Introduction to Satellite Subsystem Design
1.1 Fundamentals of Satellite Subsystem Architecture
1.2 Key Components: Antennas, Transponders, and Control Systems
1.3 Types of Satellites and Their Applications
1.4 Principles of Satellite Communication: Uplinks and Downlinks
1.5 Design and Analysis of Satellite Links
1.6 Selection and Specification of Hardware for Satellite Subsystems
1.7 Introduction to Satellite Communication Standards and Protocols
1.8 Power Management and Thermal Considerations in Subsystems
1.9 Introduction to Testing and Validation of Satellite Subsystems
1.10 Case Studies: Examples of Successful Satellite Subsystem Designs
2. Introduction to Rotor Performance Optimization
3. Principles of Aerodynamics and Rotor Design
4. Flow Analysis and Rotor Modeling
5. Factors Affecting Performance: Load, Speed, and Efficiency
6. Optimization Techniques: Profiles, Angles, and Configuration
7. Optimization in Specific Environments: Wind, Sea, and Terrain
8. Performance Simulation and Validation
9. Evaluation of Rotor Durability and Reliability
20. Implementation of Improvements and Process Control
22. Case Studies: Practical Examples of Optimization
3.3 Fundamentals of Rotor Analysis
3.2 Advanced Analysis Techniques: Finite Elements
3.3 Design Analysis: Validation and Calibration
3.4 Rotor Flow Modeling and Simulation
3.5 Rotor Dynamics: Stability Analysis
3.6 Vibration Analysis and Noise Reduction
3.7 Rotor Design Optimization
3.8 Fatigue and Durability Assessment
3.9 Rotor Tuning for Performance Improvement
3.30 Case Studies and Practical Applications
4.4 Design and Operation of Satellite Subsystems: Fundamental Principles
4.2 Architecture of Complex Satellite Subsystems: Components and Connections
4.3 Design of Satellite Communication Subsystems: Uplink and Downlink Links
4.4 Integration of Sensors and Attitude Control Subsystems
4.5 Power Subsystems: Generation, Storage, and Distribution
4.6 Thermal Design and Management for Space Environments
4.7 Navigation and Orbit Control Subsystems
4.8 Design Considerations for Reliability and Fault Tolerance
4.9 Simulation and Performance Analysis of Satellite Subsystems
4.40 Design for Integration and Testing: Processes and Tools
5.5 Advanced Integration of Satellite Subsystems
5.5 Detailed Configuration of Satellite Subsystems
5.3 Design of Complex Satellite Subsystems
5.4 Operation of Complex Satellite Subsystems
5.5 Implementation and Synchronization of Satellite Subsystems
5.6 Satellite System Design
5.7 Satellite System Integration
5.8 Satellite System Optimization
5.9 Design of Satellite Subsystem Integration
5.50 Evaluation of Satellite Subsystem Integration
6.6 Introduction to Satellite System Design: Fundamentals and Architectures
6.2 Satellite Subsystem Design: Antennas, Transmitters, and Receivers
6.3 Subsystem Integration: Communication Links and Protocols
6.4 Satellite System Optimization: Performance and Efficiency
6.5 Satellite System Simulation and Modeling: Tools and Techniques
6.6 Mission Control and Satellite Operations
6.7 Regulatory and Normative Aspects in Satellite Design
6.8 Failure Analysis and Reliability in Satellite Systems
6.9 Design for Integration and Testing (DIT) of Satellite Systems
6.60 Case Studies: Design of Specific Satellite Systems
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).