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Master’s in Certifiable eVTOL Architectures Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in certifiable eVTOL architecture engineering, with 12 modules covering the SC-VTOL certification basis, ARP4754A systems development, safety assessment, distributed propulsion, high-voltage electrical systems, fly-by-wire, airborne software and hardware, structures, avionics, human factors and verification, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the SC-VTOL certification basis and its safety objectives.

02

Apply the systems development process according to ARP4754A.

03

Carry out FHA, PSSA and SSA safety assessments.

04

Design fault-tolerant distributed propulsion architectures.

05

Define certifiable fly-by-wire architectures.

06

Plan the certification of airborne software and hardware.

07

Prepare verification plans and conformity tests.

Profile

Who it's for

  • eVTOL certification engineers.
  • Systems safety engineers.
  • Aeronautical systems architects.
  • Flight control engineers.
  • Propulsion electrical systems engineers.
  • Verification and validation engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter urban air mobility.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Special Condition SC-VTOL (EASA certification basis for VTOL aircraft)
  • SAE ARP4754A (development of civil aircraft and systems)
  • SAE ARP4761A (safety assessment process for civil aircraft and systems)
  • RTCA DO-178C (software considerations in airborne systems)
  • RTCA DO-254 (design assurance for airborne electronic hardware)
  • RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment)
  • EUROCAE ED-202A (airworthiness security process specification)
  • Regulation (EU) 748/2012 – Part 21 (airworthiness and design/production certification)
  • Cameo Systems Modeler
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Isograph FaultTree+
  • SCADE Suite
  • ANSYS medini analyze
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1SC-VTOL and its structure
  2. 1.2Basic and enhanced certification categories
  3. 1.3Quantitative safety objectives
  4. 1.4Published SC-VTOL MOCs
  5. 1.5FAA powered-lift and 14 CFR Part 21.17(b)
  6. 1.6CS-23 as a reference
  7. 1.7Issue papers and CRIs
  8. 1.8Type certification processes
  9. 1.9Ongoing certification programmes
  10. 1.10Case study: certification basis of an eVTOL
  1. 2.1Aircraft development process
  2. 2.2Requirements capture and validation
  3. 2.3DAL assignment
  4. 2.4Functional and item independence
  5. 2.5Configuration management
  6. 2.6Requirements verification
  7. 2.7Process assurance in systems development
  8. 2.8Certification of changes
  9. 2.9Supplier integration
  10. 2.10Workshop: flight control requirements tree
  1. 3.1Aircraft-level FHA
  2. 3.2PSSA and SSA
  3. 3.3Fault trees
  4. 3.4FMEA and FMES
  5. 3.5Common cause analysis
  6. 3.6Zonal safety analysis
  7. 3.7Particular risk analysis
  8. 3.8Single failures and catastrophic conditions
  9. 3.9VTOL.2510 safety requirements
  10. 3.10Practical: FHA of a distributed propulsion system
  1. 4.1Number of rotors and fault tolerance
  2. 4.2Controllability after motor loss
  3. 4.3Electrical and physical segregation
  4. 4.4Motors with redundant windings
  5. 4.5Redundant inverters segregated by motor
  6. 4.6Power bus architectures
  7. 4.7Common failures in batteries
  8. 4.8Rotor burst requirements
  9. 4.9Certification of electric motors
  10. 4.10Lab: controllability analysis with one motor inoperative
  1. 5.1Propulsion battery requirements
  2. 5.2Thermal runaway containment
  3. 5.3Insulation and arc protection
  4. 5.4High-voltage wiring
  5. 5.5High-voltage electromagnetic compatibility
  6. 5.6Lightning and HIRF
  7. 5.7Battery thermal management
  8. 5.8State-of-charge monitoring
  9. 5.9Energy reserve requirements
  10. 5.10Case study: thermal propagation analysis in a pack
  1. 6.1Redundant channel architectures
  2. 6.2Flight control computers
  3. 6.3Sensors and voting
  4. 6.4Normal and degraded control laws
  5. 6.5Protection envelope
  6. 6.6Simplified vehicle operations
  7. 6.7Pilot-vehicle interface
  8. 6.8Latent failures and BIT
  9. 6.9Verification of control laws
  10. 6.10Lab: triplex architecture with voting
  1. 7.1DO-178C applied to eVTOL
  2. 7.2DO-254 in complex electronics
  3. 7.3Tool qualification according to DO-330
  4. 7.4Models and DO-331
  5. 7.5Formal methods DO-333
  6. 7.6COTS and multi-core processors
  7. 7.7Partitioning and ARINC 653
  8. 7.8Obsolescence management
  9. 7.9PSAC and PHAC certification plans
  10. 7.10Practical: software plan for an FCC
  1. 8.1Certifiable composite structures
  2. 8.2Crashworthiness requirements
  3. 8.3Seats and occupant restraint
  4. 8.4Fatigue and damage tolerance
  5. 8.5Rotor loads and vibration
  6. 8.6Lightning protection in composites
  7. 8.7Building-block test pyramid
  8. 8.8Bird strike on structures
  9. 8.9Qualification of materials and processes
  10. 8.10Case study: bird strike analysis on a rotor
  1. 9.1Avionics suite for VCA
  2. 9.2Navigation and RNP
  3. 9.3Detect and avoid
  4. 9.4Communications and datalink
  5. 9.5Systems cybersecurity according to ED-202A
  6. 9.6Flight information management
  7. 9.7Certifiable displays and HMI
  8. 9.8DO-160 environmental testing
  9. 9.9Integration of autonomy
  10. 9.10Workshop: cybersecurity analysis of a datalink
  1. 10.1Human factors requirements
  2. 10.2Pilot workload
  3. 10.3Single-pilot cockpit design
  4. 10.4Abnormal and emergency procedures
  5. 10.5Training simulators
  6. 10.6Flight manual
  7. 10.7Maintenance requirements
  8. 10.8Instructions for continued airworthiness
  9. 10.9Passenger operations
  10. 10.10Practical: workload assessment in an emergency
  1. 11.1Certification plan
  2. 11.2Component testing
  3. 11.3Iron bird and integration testing
  4. 11.4Ground testing
  5. 11.5Flight testing and conformity
  6. 11.6DOA and POA organisations
  7. 11.7Management of non-conformities
  8. 11.8Compliance checklist
  9. 11.9Lessons from real programmes
  10. 11.10Case study: flight test plan for a prototype
  1. 12.1Selection of eVTOL configuration
  2. 12.2High-level requirements
  3. 12.3FHA and safety objectives
  4. 12.4Systems architecture
  5. 12.5Failure and redundancy analysis
  6. 12.6Programme certification plan
  7. 12.7Verification strategy
  8. 12.8Programme risks
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis: report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it can be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Cameo Systems Modeler, MATLAB/Simulink, Isograph FaultTree+, SCADE Suite and ANSYS medini analyze, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for safety analysis of distributed propulsion architectures, iron bird integration testing and control law verification. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: Special Condition SC-VTOL (EASA), SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761A, RTCA DO-178C, RTCA DO-254, RTCA DO-160G, EUROCAE ED-202A, Regulation (EU) 748/2012 Part 21.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of SC-VTOL, SAE ARP4754A and SAE ARP4761A applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Cameo Systems Modeler, MATLAB/Simulink, Isograph FaultTree+, SCADE Suite and ANSYS medini analyze, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:a certifiable systems architecture and certification plan for an eVTOL, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Configuration and requirements
Select the eVTOL configuration and define its high-level requirements.
FHA and safety objectives
Carry out the FHA and set the safety objectives for the aircraft.
Systems architecture
Define the systems architecture and analyse failures and redundancies.
Certification and verification plan
Draw up the programme certification plan, verification strategy and risk register.
Master's Thesis
Complete certifiable eVTOL architecture project, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

eVTOL certification engineerSystems safety engineerAeronautical systems architectFlight control engineerPropulsion electrical systems engineerVerification and validation engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Cameo Systems Modeler, MATLAB/Simulink, Isograph FaultTree+, SCADE Suite and ANSYS medini analyze, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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