Diploma in Validation of Land EW Equipment
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in validation of land EW equipment. 8 modules covering land electronic warfare, EW equipment architectures, RF measurement and characterisation, signal environment simulation, validation testing, compatibility and environment, and the legal, ethical and safety framework, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the functions of land electronic warfare.
Analyse the architecture of EW equipment.
Characterise receivers with traceable RF measurements.
Simulate representative signal environments.
Plan validation tests in the laboratory and in the field.
Assess compatibility with own and civil systems.
Apply the legal and ethical framework for spectrum use.
Who it's for
- EW systems validation engineers in defence industry or test centres.
- RF engineers moving into electronic warfare applications.
- Range test technicians running field trials.
- Spectrum analysts working on signal environments and monitoring.
- Vehicle integration engineers installing EW and communications equipment.
- Spectrum managers coordinating frequencies and interference.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- MIL-STD-461G (control of electromagnetic interference characteristics)
- MIL-STD-464C (electromagnetic environmental effects for systems)
- MIL-STD-810H (environmental engineering and laboratory tests)
- AECTP-500 (NATO electromagnetic environmental effects tests)
- ITU Radio Regulations (international spectrum use and allocation)
- Directive 2013/35/EU (worker exposure to electromagnetic fields)
- Law 11/2022 (Spanish General Telecommunications Act)
- MATLAB RF Toolbox
- GNU Radio
- Keysight PathWave Signal Generation
- Rohde & Schwarz Pulse Sequencer
- Remcom Wireless InSite
8 modules
1.1The electromagnetic spectrum in operations1.2Electronic support, attack and protection1.3Vehicle-mounted EW equipment1.4Portable and fixed systems1.5Warning and surveillance receivers1.6Surface signal environment1.7Propagation over complex terrain1.8Frequency coordination1.9EW doctrine and allied concepts1.10Case study: analysis of a signal environment
2.1Superheterodyne and digital receivers2.2Software-defined radio2.3Wideband antennas2.4Direction finding by interferometry2.5Signal generation and amplifiers2.6High-speed analogue-to-digital conversion2.7Digital processing on FPGA2.8Thermal and power management2.9Vehicle integration2.10Laboratory: measurement with an SDR receiver
3.1Sensitivity and dynamic range3.2Noise figure3.3Intermodulation and spurious signals3.4Direction-finding accuracy3.5Response and revisit time3.6Effective radiated power3.7Antenna calibration3.8Measurement uncertainty3.9Measuring equipment and traceability3.10Practical exercise: intermodulation measurement
4.1RF environment generators4.2Emitter modelling4.3Dynamic scenarios and motion4.4Conducted and radiated injection4.5Closed-loop test benches4.6Anechoic chambers for EW4.7Spectrum digital twins4.8Validation of representativeness4.9Threat libraries and their management4.10Workshop: simulated signal scenario
5.1Test and evaluation master plan5.2Laboratory testing5.3Vehicle-integrated testing5.4Open-range testing5.5Coordination with the spectrum authority5.6Effectiveness metrics5.7Statistical analysis of results5.8Validation report5.9User acceptance5.10Case study: test plan for a receiver
6.1Coexistence with own radios6.2Vehicle electromagnetic compatibility6.3Environmental testing of the equipment6.4RF exposure safety6.5Interference with civil services6.6Electronic protection of communications6.7Cybersecurity of EW equipment6.8Software configuration management6.9Component obsolescence6.10Practical exercise: in-vehicle coexistence analysis
7.1Radio Regulations7.2International law and the spectrum7.3Proportionality and collateral effects7.4Protection of essential civil services7.5Human exposure to electromagnetic fields7.6Export controls on EW equipment7.7Confidentiality of test data7.8Safety on test ranges7.9Professional ethics of the test engineer7.10Case study: civil impact assessment
8.1Equipment and validation requirements8.2Test bench architecture8.3Signal scenarios8.4Measurement procedures8.5Field test plan8.6Analysis of results8.7Legal and safety aspects8.8Conclusions and recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with your tutor
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 each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB RF Toolbox, GNU Radio, Keysight PathWave Signal Generation, Rohde & Schwarz Pulse Sequencer and Remcom Wireless InSite, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for closed-loop signal simulation benches, vehicle-integrated testing and anechoic chamber measurements. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464C, MIL-STD-810H, AECTP-500, ITU Radio Regulations, Directive 2013/35/EU and Law 11/2022.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB RF Toolbox, GNU Radio, Keysight PathWave Signal Generation, Rohde & Schwarz Pulse Sequencer and Remcom Wireless InSite, 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 final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the 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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