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Master’s in More Electric Aircraft (MEA) Electrical Systems (Systems Electrification)

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in More Electric Aircraft electrical systems. 12 modules covering on-board generation, power distribution, aerospace power electronics, electromechanical actuation, bleedless ECS and ice protection, energy storage, thermal management and certification, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration12–14 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the More Electric Aircraft concept and its advantages.

02

Size on-board electrical generation and its architecture.

03

Design primary and secondary power distribution.

04

Select power electronic converters for aerospace applications.

05

Analyse electromechanical actuators and electrical ice protection systems.

06

Manage the thermal load of electrical systems.

07

Apply safety and certification requirements to the electrical network.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Aircraft electrical systems engineers.
  • Aerospace power electronics engineers.
  • Electromechanical actuation engineers.
  • Thermal management engineers.
  • Systems certification engineers.
  • Electrical integration engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • MIL-STD-704F (aircraft electric power characteristics)
  • DO-160G (environmental conditions for airborne equipment)
  • ARP4754A (development of civil aircraft and systems)
  • ARP4761 (safety assessment process)
  • CS-25 (large aeroplanes)
  • SAE AS50881 (aerospace wiring)
  • DO-254 (airborne electronic hardware)
  • MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical)
  • PLECS
  • Saber
  • ANSYS Maxwell
  • Dymola
Syllabus

12 modules

  1. 1.1Evolution of aircraft systems architecture
  2. 1.2Replacement of pneumatic and hydraulic power
  3. 1.3Aircraft energy balance
  4. 1.4Benefits in weight, maintenance and fuel consumption
  5. 1.5Thermal and integration challenges
  6. 1.6Examples of highly electrified aircraft
  7. 1.7Roadmap towards the all-electric aircraft
  8. 1.8Impact on operation and maintenance
  9. 1.9Applicable regulations and certification
  10. 1.10Workshop: comparison of architectures
  1. 2.1Constant-speed and variable-frequency generators
  2. 2.2Starter-generation on the main engine
  3. 2.3The APU and its electrical role
  4. 2.4Voltage regulators and control
  5. 2.5Power quality: DO-160
  6. 2.6Paralleling and load sharing
  7. 2.7Generation protection
  8. 2.8Reliability and redundancy
  9. 2.9Generator testing
  10. 2.10Lab: network power quality analysis
  1. 3.1Busbar architecture and switching
  2. 3.2Contactors, relays and SSPCs
  3. 3.3High-voltage DC distribution
  4. 3.4Protection and coordination of devices
  5. 3.5Wiring, harnesses and shielding
  6. 3.6Load management and prioritisation
  7. 3.7Reconfiguration after failures
  8. 3.8Voltage drop and sizing
  9. 3.9Maintenance and accessibility
  10. 3.10Workshop: design of a secondary network
  1. 4.1AC/DC and DC/DC converters
  2. 4.2Fault-tolerant topologies
  3. 4.3Semiconductors and their derating at altitude
  4. 4.4Air, liquid and cold-plate cooling
  5. 4.5Electromagnetic compatibility
  6. 4.6Filters and harmonic suppression
  7. 4.7Power density and weight
  8. 4.8Environmental qualification
  9. 4.9Acceptance testing
  10. 4.10Lab: testing a converter
  1. 5.1EMA and EHA actuators
  2. 5.2Comparison with hydraulic actuation
  3. 5.3Failure modes and jamming
  4. 5.4Redundancy and active-active configurations
  5. 5.5Position and force control
  6. 5.6Heat dissipation in continuous actuation
  7. 5.7Application to flight control surfaces
  8. 5.8Application to landing gear and brakes
  9. 5.9Endurance and life testing
  10. 5.10Case study: replacing an actuator
  1. 6.1Bleedless environmental control system
  2. 6.2Electric compressors and control
  3. 6.3Pressurisation and cabin management
  4. 6.4Electrical ice protection
  5. 6.5Electrical consumption of ice protection systems
  6. 6.6Sensors and activation logic
  7. 6.7Impact on the energy balance
  8. 6.8Degraded modes and procedures
  9. 6.9Maintenance of heater mats
  10. 6.10Workshop: sizing thermal power
  1. 7.1Aircraft batteries and the chemistries used
  2. 7.2Safety and containment requirements
  3. 7.3Supercapacitors and their use for peak loads
  4. 7.4Charging, discharging and thermal management
  5. 7.5State of charge and health in operation
  6. 7.6Emergency power and required durations
  7. 7.7Transport and ground storage
  8. 7.8Regulations applicable to the assembly
  9. 7.9Abuse testing
  10. 7.10Lab: testing a battery
  1. 8.1Heat sources and rejection paths
  2. 8.2Air cooling of electronics bays
  3. 8.3Liquid loops and cold plates
  4. 8.4Integration with the fuel system
  5. 8.5Extreme operating conditions
  6. 8.6Thermal modelling of the assembly
  7. 8.7Sensing and control
  8. 8.8Temperature-induced degradation
  9. 8.9Weight versus thermal capacity trade-off
  10. 8.10Workshop: thermal model of a bay
  1. 9.1Aircraft data buses
  2. 9.2Load control units and their logic
  3. 9.3Distributed architectures and IMA
  4. 9.4Diagnostics and predictive maintenance
  5. 9.5Event logging and data downloads
  6. 9.6Integration with the avionics system
  7. 9.7Software configuration management
  8. 9.8Aviation cybersecurity
  9. 9.9Control verification
  10. 9.10Lab: integration test bench
  1. 10.1CS-25 and requirements applicable to electrical systems
  2. 10.2ARP4754A and the development process
  3. 10.3ARP4761 and safety analysis
  4. 10.4FHA, PSSA and SSA of the electrical system
  5. 10.5DO-160 for environmental qualification
  6. 10.6DO-178C and DO-254 for components
  7. 10.7Common cause analysis
  8. 10.8Evidence and certification file
  9. 10.9Relationship with the authority
  10. 10.10Workshop: FHA of a distribution system
  1. 11.1Scheduled maintenance of the electrical system
  2. 11.2Troubleshooting and tools
  3. 11.3Spares management and obsolescence
  4. 11.4Minimum equipment list
  5. 11.5Ground safety procedures
  6. 11.6Training of technical staff
  7. 11.7In-service reliability and monitoring
  8. 11.8Modifications and service bulletins
  9. 11.9Maintenance costs
  10. 11.10Case study: maintenance plan
  1. 12.1Definition of the aircraft and requirements
  2. 12.2Load balance and generation sizing
  3. 12.3Distribution architecture and protection
  4. 12.4Selection of converters and actuators
  5. 12.5Thermal management of the assembly
  6. 12.6Preliminary safety analysis
  7. 12.7Qualification and test plan
  8. 12.8Weight and cost estimate
  9. 12.9Technical report and defence
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical), PLECS, Saber, ANSYS Maxwell and Dymola, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for aircraft electrical network test rigs (iron bird), electromagnetic compatibility testing and power quality testing. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: MIL-STD-704F, DO-160G, ARP4754A, ARP4761, CS-25, SAE AS50881 and DO-254.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of MIL-STD-704F, DO-160G and ARP4754A applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical), PLECS, Saber, ANSYS Maxwell and Dymola, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:the complete electrical system of an aircraft, from load balance and generation sizing to distribution, preliminary safety analysis and qualification plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Secondary network design
Design a secondary power distribution network with its protection and load management.
Converter testing
Test an aerospace power converter against power quality and EMC requirements.
Electronics bay thermal model
Build a thermal model of an avionics bay and size its cooling.
FHA of a distribution system
Carry out a functional hazard assessment of an electrical distribution system.
Master's Thesis
Design the complete electrical system of an aircraft, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Aircraft electrical systems engineerAerospace power electronics engineerElectromechanical actuation engineerThermal management engineerSystems certification engineerElectrical integration engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

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 will work with MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Electrical), PLECS, Saber, ANSYS Maxwell and Dymola. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and your tutor indicates the free alternative where 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's 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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