Postgraduate Diploma in ROS 2 for Automotive: QoS, Security and Discovery
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in ROS 2 for Automotive: QoS, Security and Discovery. 8 modules with OMG DDS 1.4, OMG DDS Security 1.1 and ROS 2. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in ROS 2 for Automotive: QoS, Security and Discovery — studying from Ireland
Ireland hosts research and development teams of several global technology and automotive suppliers, with particular strength in software, embedded systems and data engineering for connected mobility. Universities and research centres such as the Insight Research Ireland Centre for Data Analytics and the ADAPT Centre contribute work relevant to perception, machine learning and vehicle software. Engineers in this area develop software architectures, validate ADAS functions and address cybersecurity and over-the-air update requirements. Standards and safety expectations are shaped by European type-approval frameworks and international functional safety and automotive software standards.
Fees for Ireland: €1,090 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Is there a recognised Irish body that governs autonomous and ADAS engineering credentials?
There is no separate statutory credential for autonomous or ADAS engineering in Ireland. Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers and sets chartership standards. Road traffic and vehicle safety are overseen by bodies such as the Road Safety Authority. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their standing rests with employers or the relevant body.
Do Irish employers in software-defined vehicles and ADAS value this type of study?
Ireland has a notable software and technology sector, and some firms work on vehicle software, sensing and connectivity. Employers generally look for demonstrable software skills, project work and experience. A private online qualification may add to a profile, but its value is for each employer to determine. Make sure your portfolio shows what you can actually build.
Is this workable part-time, and do I need to be fluent in English?
Yes, the programme is online, so you can study from anywhere in Ireland without travel, and no student visa is needed. You do need strong English for technical material and assessments. Workload varies by programme: 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diplomas and 300 for specialist courses. An assigned technical tutor supports you, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the architecture of ROS 2 and its use in automotive.
Develop advanced nodes with lifecycle management and composition.
Configure appropriate quality of service profiles.
Manage discovery and networking in distributed systems.
Secure ROS 2 systems with SROS2 and DDS Security.
Analyse the real-time behaviour of a ROS 2 system.
Improve software quality for use in vehicles.
Who it's for
- ROS 2 software engineer who wants to specialise in ROS 2 for Automotive: QoS, Security and Discovery.
- Robotics engineer who wants to specialise in ROS 2 for Automotive: QoS, Security and Discovery.
- Middleware engineer who wants to specialise in ROS 2 for Automotive: QoS, Security and Discovery.
- Embedded cybersecurity engineer who wants to specialise in ROS 2 for Automotive: QoS, Security and Discovery.
- Systems integration engineer who wants to specialise in ROS 2 for Automotive: QoS, Security and Discovery.
- Robotics DevOps engineer who wants to specialise in ROS 2 for Automotive: QoS, Security and Discovery.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- OMG DDS 1.4
- OMG DDS Security 1.1
- ISO 26262:2018
- ISO/SAE 21434:2021
- REP 2004
- Reglamento ONU n.º 155
- MISRA C++:2023
- IEC 62443-4-2:2019
8 modules · 800 h
1.1ROS 2 architecture and the RMW layer1.2Nodes, topics, services and actions1.3Distributions and support lifecycle1.4Autoware as a reference stack1.5Prototypes versus production1.6Limitations in safety-critical systems1.7Community and working groups1.8Comparison with AUTOSAR Adaptive1.9Recording and playback with rosbag21.10Case study: analysis of the Autoware architecture
2.1Executors and callbacks2.2Callback groups2.3Lifecycle nodes2.4Components and composition2.5Intra-process communication2.6Parameters and launch2.7Custom messages2.8Testing with launch_testing2.9Transforms with tf22.10Laboratory: lifecycle perception node
3.1Reliability and durability3.2History and depth3.3Deadline, lifespan and liveliness3.4Compatibility between publishers and subscribers3.5QoS for high-bandwidth sensors3.6QoS events3.7Tuning the DDS middleware3.8Performance measurement3.9QoS profiles in XML files3.10Practical: QoS for camera and LiDAR
4.1Simple DDS discovery4.2Fast DDS discovery server4.3ROS_DOMAIN_ID and isolation4.4Multiple network interfaces4.5Zenoh as an alternative RMW4.6Vehicle-to-cloud communication4.7Multicast configuration4.8Scalability with many nodes4.9Bridges between domains4.10Laboratory: discovery server on the vehicle network
5.1SROS2 and DDS Security5.2Certificate-based authentication5.3Access control and permissions5.4Message encryption5.5Key management5.6Attack surface5.7Threat analysis5.8System hardening5.9Per-process security enclaves5.10Practical: SROS2 in a distributed system
6.1Linux PREEMPT_RT6.2Deterministic executors6.3Memory without dynamic allocation6.4End-to-end latencies6.5ros2_tracing and LTTng6.6Processing chains6.7Priorities and CPU affinity6.8Benchmarking6.9Event-driven executors6.10Laboratory: latencies with ros2_tracing
7.1ROS 2 and functional safety7.2Coding standards7.3Static analysis7.4Test coverage7.5Package quality under REP 20047.6Continuous integration7.7Commercial certifiable distributions7.8Dependency management7.9Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)7.10Workshop: quality audit of a package
8.1System requirements8.2Proposed nodes and topics8.3QoS configuration8.4Discovery strategy8.5Security configuration8.6Real-time analysis8.7Testing and CI8.8Documentation8.9Written report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ROS 2, Autoware, eProsima Fast DDS, Eclipse Zenoh, LTTng, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real QoS tuning procedures for high-bandwidth sensors, SROS2 deployment on a test vehicle, and latency analysis with ros2_tracing. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the architecture of ROS 2 and its use in automotive.
Develop advanced nodes with lifecycle management and composition.
Configure appropriate quality of service profiles.
Manage discovery and networking in distributed systems.
Secure ROS 2 systems with SROS2 and DDS Security.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with ROS 2, Autoware, eProsima Fast DDS, Eclipse Zenoh, LTTng. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma of its own, awarded on passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification issued by the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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