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Master of Science Autonomous Aerospace Systems

• Organisation : IPSA Paris
• Way of training : Initial education - Life-long learning
• Language(s): English
• Place: Ivry-sur-Seine (French Regions: Ile-de-France)
• Prepared diploma/grade/title: MSc : Master of Sciences (international)
• 1st required level : French baccalauréat + 3
• VAE (Validation of Acquired Experiences): Yes
• This training is included in RNCP / RS
• This training is Eligible for CPF

Course Details

Objectives : The MSc in Autonomous Aerospace Systems (AAS) is a two-year program, taught entirely in English, that trains tomorrow's experts in autonomous aircraft systems: drones, eVTOLs, and intelligent avionics.

This excellent program combines the fundamentals of aeronautical engineering (aerodynamics, embedded systems, guidance & navigation) with advanced skills in AI, robotics, sensor fusion, and real-time systems. It is aimed at French and international students from scientific or technical backgrounds who wish to specialize in this rapidly expanding field.

Public concerned : Bachelor degree owner

Degree Level (EU) : 7 - (EQC level or equivalent)

Admission requirements : Having a Bachelor degree

Prerequisites : – Students pursuing further studies and wishing to specialize
– Engineers and technical managers in aeronautics/space
– IT professionals wishing to specialize in aerospace
– Cybersecurity experts targeting critical sectors

Acquired skills during the training : Year 1

– Understand the principles of autonomy in aerospace systems
– Apply core algorithms in robotics and AI
– Integrate sensors, actuators, and avionics to build functional prototypes of autonomous aerial or space vehicles
– Conduct simulation and basic experimental testing of autonomous functions
– Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary projects


Year 2

– Design and validate advanced autonomous systems for aerospace missions
– Evaluate cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques
– Develop robust and safe autonomy
architectures, compliant with aerospace certification and safety standards
– Implement real-time embedded autonomy solutions on hardware
– Lead and communicate research or industrial projects in an international context

Targeted careers : – Autonomous systems experts
– AI and embedded robotics specialist
– Navigation and guidance expert
– Autonomous aerospace systems integration consultant

Duration and terms : 2 years with internships

Notes : STUDENT Project Examples
• Dynamic navigation planning for an autonomous drone in an urban environment
• Development of a sensor fusion system for UAV flight control
• Visual servoing and target tracking by drone
(Visual Servoing)
• Rapid prototyping of an onboard guidance system for autonomous aircraft

Dedicated web site : https://www.ipsa.fr/msc-autonomous-aerospace-systems/

Dedicated web site : https://www.ipsa.fr/ (https://alumni.ipsa.fr)

Disciplines

• Engineering Sciences
• Applications, Operations
• System Engineering, Programme Management, Production
• Human and Social Sciences

Topics

• 6 - Electrical Engineering: Generation and Storage of Electrical Energy, Conversion, Regulation, Power Electronics, Actuators, Electric Propulsion, Microsystems, Mechatronics...
• 7 - Embedded/Cyberphysical Systems: Embedded Networks, Real Time Systems, Formal Methods, Embedded Software, Avionics, Instrumentation...
• 8 - Electronics Systems : Analog and digital functions, Components, Microelectronics, Integrated Circuits, Samplers, ASIC/FPGA, Digital Signal Processors, Nanotechnologies
• 9 - Microwave and Photonics: Radiofrequency Functions, Propagation, Antennas, MIMO, Metasurfaces, Terrahertz, Optics, Optoelectronics, Laser, Photonic Circuits, Plasmonics, Quantum Technologies...
• 10 - Control Systems and Robotics: Linear systems, Identification, Optimization, Command and Control, Filtering, Non-linear Systems, Autonomous systems...
• 11 - Data Sciences: Applied Mathematics, Signal and Image Processing, Cryptography, Artificial Intelligence (machine learning, big data, etc.), Computer Science, Cloud, Software Engineering, Virtual Reality, Virtualization, Digital Twins, Metaverse, etc.
• 12 - Information and Communications Technologies: Telecommunications, Modulation/Coding, Software Defined Radio (SDR), Multimedia, Networks and Protocols, Internet, IoT/Connected Objects, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, Information Systems, Teleservices,....
• 13 - Localization, Positioning, Mobility: Navigation, Guidance, Radiofrequency Aids (ILS, VOR, etc.), GNSS, Location Based Services (LBS), Mobility, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Transportation, etc.