Master’s in Applied Land Electronic Warfare Engineering (EW/ECM/ECCM) — Certification and Testing Focus
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in applied land electronic warfare engineering (EW/ECM/ECCM) with a certification and testing focus, structured in 12 modules covering signals and receivers, electronic protection, test and evaluation methodology, test instrumentation, electromagnetic environment simulation, EMC, environmental testing, field trials and qualification, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Applied Land Electronic Warfare Engineering (EW/ECM/ECCM) — Certification and Testing Focus — studying from Canada
Canada's defence sector is centred on procurement and sustainment through the Department of National Defence and Defence Research and Development Canada. Industrial activity spans land vehicles, naval systems, avionics and electronics, with firms in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Companies such as General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and Lockheed Martin Canada are notable employers, alongside a broad base of small and medium suppliers. Engineers work on systems integration, vehicle protection, logistics and sustainment, operating within strict security and export control frameworks.
Fees for Canada: C$15,500 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies or processes govern defence engineering recognition?
Defence engineering in Canada often involves government procurement and security clearances, and engineers typically hold provincial Professional Engineer licences where a title is required. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer licensing or clearance. Recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so verify this first.
Would Canadian defence or land systems employers accept this training?
Canadian defence employers and contractors generally rely on security clearance, licensing and demonstrated experience. A private qualification may support your application, but it is unlikely to replace those requirements, and its acceptance is up to each employer. A SEIUM final project can help show applied skill, so discuss expectations with prospective employers early.
Can I study remotely while working, and what are the costs and language demands?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from Canada or elsewhere without a student visa, and fit sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, supported by an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the academic and legal framework of electronic warfare.
Characterise signals and receivers through instrument measurements.
Design test and evaluation plans using design of experiments.
Apply electromagnetic compatibility and environmental testing.
Use electromagnetic environment simulators and hardware in the loop.
Prepare qualification and certification files.
Manage field test campaigns with radio safety.
Who it's for
- Electronic warfare test engineers in the defence industry.
- Electromagnetic compatibility engineers in test laboratories.
- Certification engineers preparing qualification files.
- Radio-frequency instrumentation engineers automating measurements.
- Test laboratory managers working under ISO/IEC 17025.
- Electromagnetic simulation engineers building test scenarios.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- MIL-STD-461G (electromagnetic interference control requirements)
- MIL-STD-810H (environmental engineering and laboratory tests)
- MIL-STD-464C (electromagnetic environmental effects for systems)
- ISO/IEC 17025 (competence of testing and calibration laboratories)
- AQAP-2110 (NATO quality assurance requirements)
- JCGM 100:2008 (Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement, GUM)
- MIL-STD-1275E (28 V DC electrical systems in military vehicles)
- MATLAB Radar Toolbox
- PyVISA
- Keysight PathWave
- LabVIEW
- GNU Radio
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Public doctrinal definitions of EW1.2Divisions: electronic support, attack and protection1.3The role of testing in EW systems1.4Life cycle of land EW equipment1.5Legal framework for radio emissions1.6Ethics of the test engineer1.7Test and certification bodies1.8The European electronic warfare industry1.9Open sources and technical literature1.10Case study: analysis of test requirements for a receiver
2.1Signal characterisation: frequency, PRI and pulse width2.2Wideband and channelised receivers2.3Digital receivers and FPGAs2.4Direction-of-arrival measurement: principles2.5Sensitivity, dynamic range and selectivity2.6Pulse processing and deinterleaving2.7Automatic modulation classification2.8Measurement errors and uncertainty2.9Receiver calibration2.10Lab: measuring pulse parameters with SDR
3.1ECCM techniques: general principles3.2Robustness of radars against interference3.3Resilience of communication links3.4Protection of GNSS receivers3.5Design of low-susceptibility antennas3.6Adaptive signal processing3.7Robustness metrics3.8Protection requirements in specifications3.9Verification of ECCM requirements3.10Practical exercise: robustness assessment of a simulated link
4.1Developmental and operational test and evaluation4.2Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)4.3Design of experiments (DOE)4.4Acceptance criteria and metrics4.5Laboratory, HIL and field testing4.6Risk management in testing4.7Requirement-to-test traceability4.8Statistical analysis of results4.9Reporting and communication4.10Workshop: design of experiments for a sensitivity test
5.1Spectrum and signal analysers5.2Vector signal generators5.3High-speed oscilloscopes5.4Power and noise meters5.5Anechoic and GTEM chambers5.6Data acquisition systems5.7Measurement uncertainty according to the GUM5.8Calibration and metrological traceability5.9Measurement automation with SCPI5.10Lab: automated measurement with Python and PyVISA
6.1Radar scenario generators6.2Communications simulators6.3Channel and propagation emulation6.4Emitter libraries for testing6.5Simulation of dense scenarios6.6Hardware in the loop for EW6.7Simulator validation6.8Constructive scenario simulation6.9Test digital twins6.10Practical exercise: emitter scenario with MATLAB Radar Toolbox
7.1MIL-STD-461G: CE, CS, RE and RS tests7.2MIL-STD-464C: system requirements7.3Intra-system compatibility7.4Co-site interference in vehicles7.5Civil EMC and RED directives7.6Designing to pass EMC tests7.7Pre-compliance and diagnostics7.8ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories7.9Non-conformity management7.10Case study: EMC test plan for vehicle equipment
8.1MIL-STD-810H: temperature, vibration and shock8.2Humidity, salt fog and dust testing8.3Combined testing8.4Reliability: MTBF and accelerated testing8.5HALT and HASS8.6Altitude and transport testing8.7MIL-STD-1275 power supply requirements8.8Mission and environmental profiles8.9Interpretation of results8.10Workshop: vibration profile for vehicle equipment
9.1Planning campaigns on test ranges9.2Frequency coordination and permits9.3Radio safety in testing9.4On-board instrumentation9.5Representative scenarios9.6Data recording and synchronisation9.7Post-test analysis9.8Lessons learned9.9Logistics management of campaigns9.10Practical exercise: field test campaign plan
10.1Equipment qualification10.2Type certification10.3Acceptance into service10.4Security accreditation10.5AQAP-2110 quality10.6Qualification file10.7Technical authorities10.8Certification of embedded software10.9Maintaining certification10.10Case study: qualification file for a receiver
11.1Regulation of radio emissions11.2Test authorisations11.3International humanitarian law11.4Export controls on EW equipment11.5Information security in testing11.6Test laboratory management11.7Evaluation costs11.8Training of test engineers11.9Trends in cognitive EW11.10Workshop: analysis of export licences
12.1Definition of the equipment or system under test12.2Requirements and acceptance criteria12.3Test and evaluation plan12.4Scenario design and simulation12.5Instrumentation and measurements12.6Statistical analysis of results12.7Certification file12.8Conclusions and recommendations12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB Radar Toolbox, PyVISA, Keysight PathWave, LabVIEW and GNU Radio, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for laboratory electromagnetic compatibility testing, field test campaigns for equipment and electromagnetic scenario simulation with hardware in the loop. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-464C, ISO/IEC 17025, AQAP-2110, JCGM 100:2008, MIL-STD-1275E.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
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 MATLAB Radar Toolbox, PyVISA, Keysight PathWave, LabVIEW and GNU Radio, 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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