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Master’s in Environmental Qualification and Testing Engineering (MIL-STD-810/461/464, DEF-STAN, STANAG)

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in qualification and environmental testing engineering (MIL-STD-810/461/464, DEF STAN, STANAG). 12 modules covering environmental engineering, MIL-STD-810 climatic and dynamic methods, dynamic data processing, MIL-STD-461 emissions and susceptibility, MIL-STD-464 system effects, UK and NATO standards, test facilities, test planning and qualification by analysis and similarity, 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

Apply the environmental engineering philosophy across the life cycle.

02

Carry out MIL-STD-810 climatic and dynamic methods.

03

Process dynamic data to synthesise test profiles.

04

Perform emissions and susceptibility tests according to MIL-STD-461.

05

Interpret the requirements of MIL-STD-464, DEF STAN and AECTP.

06

Manage accredited laboratories and qualification plans.

07

Justify qualification by analysis and similarity with integrity.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Environmental test engineers
  • EMC test engineers
  • Qualification laboratory managers
  • Structural dynamics engineers
  • Equipment qualification engineers
  • Laboratory auditors
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter testing laboratories
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • MIL-STD-810H (environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests)
  • MIL-STD-461G (requirements for the control of electromagnetic interference)
  • MIL-STD-464C (electromagnetic environmental effects requirements for systems)
  • DEF STAN 00-35 (environmental handbook for defence materiel)
  • STANAG 4370 (environmental testing (AECTP))
  • DEF STAN 59-411 (electromagnetic compatibility)
  • ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (requirements for the competence of testing laboratories)
  • Siemens Simcenter Testlab
  • Ansys Mechanical
  • CST Studio Suite
  • MATLAB
  • Rohde & Schwarz EMC32
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Philosophy of environmental engineering
  2. 1.2Life cycle environmental profile
  3. 1.3Transport, storage and use environments
  4. 1.4Design climates
  5. 1.5Tailoring of requirements
  6. 1.6Environmental engineering management plan
  7. 1.7Development, qualification and acceptance tests
  8. 1.8The role of analysis versus testing
  9. 1.9Ethics and integrity in testing
  10. 1.10Case study: environmental profile of an item of shipborne electronic equipment
  1. 2.1Altitude and low pressure
  2. 2.2High temperature
  3. 2.3Low temperature
  4. 2.4Thermal shock
  5. 2.5Solar radiation
  6. 2.6Rain
  7. 2.7Humidity
  8. 2.8Fungus
  9. 2.9Salt fog
  10. 2.10Lab: high temperature test according to Method 501
  1. 3.1Sine vibration
  2. 3.2Random vibration
  3. 3.3Transport vibration
  4. 3.4Mechanical shock
  5. 3.5Pyroshock: principles
  6. 3.6Acceleration
  7. 3.7Sand and dust
  8. 3.8Immersion
  9. 3.9Combined tests
  10. 3.10Practical: random vibration profile from measurements
  1. 4.1Vibration data acquisition
  2. 4.2Power spectral density
  3. 4.3Shock response spectrum
  4. 4.4Fatigue equivalence
  5. 4.5Synthesis of test profiles
  6. 4.6Safety factors
  7. 4.7Uncertainty
  8. 4.8Analysis tools
  9. 4.9Vibration test control
  10. 4.10Lab: SRS calculation of a measured shock
  1. 5.1Structure of MIL-STD-461G
  2. 5.2Conducted emissions CE101 and CE102
  3. 5.3Radiated emissions RE101 and RE102
  4. 5.4Test set-up
  5. 5.5Line impedance stabilisation networks
  6. 5.6Antennas and receivers
  7. 5.7Limits by platform
  8. 5.8Analysis of results
  9. 5.9Mitigation of non-conformances
  10. 5.10Practical: CE102 test of a power supply
  1. 6.1Conducted susceptibility CS101 to CS118
  2. 6.2Radiated susceptibility RS101 to RS105
  3. 6.3Bulk current injection on cables
  4. 6.4Failure criteria
  5. 6.5Monitoring the equipment under test
  6. 6.6Reverberation chambers
  7. 6.7Safety in high-field testing
  8. 6.8Reports
  9. 6.9Tailoring of requirements
  10. 6.10Case study: analysis of a susceptibility failure
  1. 7.1Safety margins
  2. 7.2Intra-system compatibility
  3. 7.3External electromagnetic environment
  4. 7.4Lightning
  5. 7.5Electromagnetic pulse: general requirements
  6. 7.6Electrostatic discharge
  7. 7.7Radiation hazards
  8. 7.8Spectrum management
  9. 7.9System-level verification
  10. 7.10Workshop: MIL-STD-464 requirements matrix
  1. 8.1DEF STAN 00-35
  2. 8.2DEF STAN 59-411
  3. 8.3STANAG 4370 and the AECTP series
  4. 8.4AECTP 200 environments
  5. 8.5AECTP 300 climatic tests
  6. 8.6AECTP 400 mechanical tests
  7. 8.7AECTP 500 electromagnetic tests
  8. 8.8Comparison with MIL-STD-810
  9. 8.9Selecting the applicable standard
  10. 8.10Practical: equivalences between AECTP and MIL-STD-810 methods
  1. 9.1Climatic chambers
  2. 9.2Electrodynamic shakers
  3. 9.3Anechoic and semi-anechoic chambers
  4. 9.4Shock facilities
  5. 9.5Equipment calibration
  6. 9.6ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation
  7. 9.7Measurement uncertainty
  8. 9.8Laboratory safety
  9. 9.9Capacity management
  10. 9.10Case study: preparing for an accreditation audit
  1. 10.1Qualification test plan
  2. 10.2Detailed procedures
  3. 10.3Test sequence
  4. 10.4Test units
  5. 10.5Acceptance criteria
  6. 10.6Non-conformance management
  7. 10.7Review boards
  8. 10.8Qualification reports
  9. 10.9Cost and schedule management
  10. 10.10Practical: qualification plan for an item of equipment
  1. 11.1Qualification by similarity
  2. 11.2Qualification by analysis
  3. 11.3Vibration and shock simulation
  4. 11.4Thermal simulation
  5. 11.5EMC simulation
  6. 11.6Model validation
  7. 11.7Customer acceptance
  8. 11.8Risks of qualification by analysis
  9. 11.9Ethics and documentary integrity
  10. 11.10Case study: justification of qualification by similarity
  1. 12.1Equipment selection
  2. 12.2Environmental profile
  3. 12.3Selection of standards and methods
  4. 12.4Environmental test plan
  5. 12.5EMC test plan
  6. 12.6Analysis and simulation
  7. 12.7Acceptance criteria
  8. 12.8Conclusions
  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 each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Simcenter Testlab, Ansys Mechanical, CST Studio Suite, MATLAB and Rohde & Schwarz EMC32, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for climatic and dynamic tests according to MIL-STD-810, emissions and susceptibility tests according to MIL-STD-461, and synthesis of vibration profiles from measurements. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: MIL-STD-810H; MIL-STD-461G; MIL-STD-464C; DEF STAN 00-35; STANAG 4370; DEF STAN 59-411; ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461G and MIL-STD-464C applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Siemens Simcenter Testlab, Ansys Mechanical, CST Studio Suite, MATLAB and Rohde & Schwarz EMC32, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:An environmental and EMC qualification plan for an item of equipment, supported by analysis and simulation, 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.

Environmental profile
Define the life cycle environmental profile of the selected equipment.
Standards and methods
Select and tailor the applicable MIL-STD, DEF STAN and AECTP methods.
Environmental test plan
Synthesise vibration and shock profiles and plan the climatic tests.
EMC test plan
Plan the MIL-STD-461 emissions and susceptibility tests with acceptance criteria.
Master's Thesis
A complete qualification plan for the equipment, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Environmental test engineerEMC test engineerQualification laboratory managerStructural dynamics engineerEquipment qualification engineerLaboratory auditor
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 Siemens Simcenter Testlab, Ansys Mechanical, CST Studio Suite, MATLAB and Rohde & Schwarz EMC32, 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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