Diploma in Certification of EW Systems to MIL-STD
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in certification of EW systems to MIL-STD. 8 modules covering the electronic warfare framework, E3 electromagnetic effects, EMC testing to MIL-STD-461G, environmental testing, software and safety, RF performance testing and the certification process, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Certification of EW Systems to MIL-STD — studying from Ireland
Ireland maintains a small defence force, the Defence Forces, which operates its own engineering corps and equipment maintenance capabilities. Defence procurement and development are handled through the Department of Defence, while much of the wider defence-related industrial activity involves dual-use technologies, electronics and communications systems supplied by domestic and international firms. Engineers in this area typically work on land vehicle maintenance, military communications, protective equipment and systems integration. Policy and procurement are governed by national and European frameworks, including EU defence initiatives.
Fees for Ireland: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies oversee defence engineering and does a private qualification count?
Defence in Ireland is overseen by the Department of Defence, and the Defence Forces run their own training and technical structures. Engineers Ireland sets general professional engineering standards. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state-awarded, and they are not accredited by any national body, so recognition for any defence-related role is decided by the relevant authority or employer.
Do Irish defence and land-systems employers hire people with private online qualifications?
Irish defence-related hiring is limited and often subject to security vetting and specific qualification requirements, so employers set their own criteria. A private online qualification may be taken into account alongside experience, but we cannot say how any employer will view it or guarantee any result. Check requirements for particular roles directly.
Can I study this from Ireland while working, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without travel or a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Plan your weekly hours realistically around your job.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the architecture and doctrinal framework of EW systems.
Apply the E3 requirements of MIL-STD-464D.
Perform EMC tests in accordance with MIL-STD-461G.
Plan environmental tests according to MIL-STD-810H.
Verify software in accordance with DO-178C.
Assess the RF performance of receivers.
Manage a complete certification process.
Who it's for
- Certification engineers.
- Electromagnetic compatibility engineers.
- Environmental test engineers.
- Electronic warfare systems engineers.
- Safety-critical software engineers.
- Airworthiness inspectors.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- MIL-STD-461G (control of electromagnetic interference characteristics)
- MIL-STD-464D (electromagnetic environmental effects requirements for systems)
- MIL-STD-810H (environmental engineering and laboratory tests)
- RTCA DO-178C (software considerations in airborne systems)
- MIL-STD-882E (system safety)
- AJP-3.6 (NATO doctrine for electronic warfare)
- EMAR 21 (European military certification of aircraft and related products)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment)
- Keysight PathWave
- CST Studio Suite
- ANSYS HFSS
- ETS-Lindgren TILE!
- MATLAB
8 modules
1.1The electromagnetic spectrum in operations1.2Electronic support, attack and protection measures1.3Self-protection systems1.4Architecture of an EW system1.5Interaction with other on-board systems1.6Spectrum management1.7NATO doctrine AJP-3.61.8Life cycle of an EW system1.9Certification requirements1.10Case study: certification requirements for an ESM receiver
2.1MIL-STD-464D requirements2.2Safety margins2.3External electromagnetic environment2.4Hazards to personnel (HERP)2.5Hazards to fuel (HERF)2.6Hazards to ordnance (HERO)2.7Lightning protection2.8Electromagnetic pulse: requirements2.9Electrostatic discharge2.10Workshop: E3 requirements matrix for a platform
3.1Conducted emissions CE101 and CE1023.2Conducted susceptibility3.3Radiated emissions RE1023.4Radiated susceptibility RS1033.5Test facilities3.6Measurement antennas3.7LISN networks3.8Measurement uncertainty3.9Test report3.10Laboratory: RE102 test in a shielded chamber
4.1Structure of MIL-STD-810H4.2High and low temperature4.3Altitude4.4Vibration4.5Humidity4.6Salt fog4.7Sand and dust4.8Shock4.9Tailoring tests to the life cycle4.10Practical exercise: environmental test plan for a pod
5.1Development according to DO-178C5.2System safety according to MIL-STD-882E5.3System cybersecurity5.4Software verification5.5Configuration management5.6Tool qualification5.7Threat libraries and mission data5.8Software documentation5.9Change management5.10Case study: software verification plan
6.1Sensitivity measurement6.2Dynamic range6.3Frequency and direction-finding accuracy6.4RF environment simulators6.5Anechoic chambers6.6Integrated test facilities6.7Flight testing6.8Test data management6.9Analysis of results6.10Workshop: performance test plan for a receiver
7.1Military certification authorities7.2Military airworthiness7.3EMAR 21 requirements7.4Type certification and modifications7.5Certification plan7.6Compliance matrix7.7Evidence of conformity7.8Audits7.9Final acceptance7.10Practical exercise: compliance matrix for an EW system
8.1System description8.2Certification basis8.3E3 and EMC requirements8.4Environmental test plan8.5Software verification plan8.6Performance test plan8.7Compliance matrix8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme 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 it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Keysight PathWave, CST Studio Suite, ANSYS HFSS, ETS-Lindgren TILE! and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: EMC tests in shielded chambers, environmental qualification tests and RF performance tests in anechoic chambers. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, MIL-STD-810H, RTCA DO-178C, MIL-STD-882E, AJP-3.6, EMAR 21 and RTCA DO-160G.
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. A university degree is not required.
- An 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 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 Keysight PathWave, CST Studio Suite, ANSYS HFSS, ETS-Lindgren TILE! and MATLAB, 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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