Master’s in Military 28V/HV Electrical Architecture
1500-hour online master’s degree in 28 V and high-voltage military electrical architecture: power quality, distribution, batteries, HV safety, EMC, harnesses, reliability and qualification, with an assigned tutor.
Master’s in Military 28V/HV Electrical Architecture — studying from New Zealand
New Zealand's defence engineering sector is centred on the New Zealand Defence Force, which operates land, sea and air capabilities, with major bases at Linton and Burnham. Defence procurement and sustainment are managed through the Ministry of Defence, and local firms support maintenance, communications and vehicle systems. Land systems engineering is closely linked to the country's agricultural and forestry sectors, where ruggedised vehicles and equipment are developed and maintained.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$13,700 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
How is defence and military engineering recognised in New Zealand?
Engineering registration is handled by Engineering New Zealand, and defence procurement and security clearances are managed through the New Zealand Defence Force and government procurement processes. Security clearance requirements can matter more than academic credentials for some roles. SEIUM is a private institute, and its qualifications are not accredited by a national body, so recognition rests with the employer.
What defence and land systems employers operate in New Zealand?
Opportunities arise with the New Zealand Defence Force, Defence Technology Agency, defence industry suppliers and engineering firms serving land systems and vehicles. Many roles require citizenship or security clearance. A private online qualification may support an application, but it does not guarantee a position, and clearance and experience usually weigh more heavily.
Is it possible to study from New Zealand without a visa, and can my employer pay?
Yes, programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Each includes an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, so plan your workload carefully.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret the electrical power standards for military platforms and build the compliance matrix.
Design the 28 V and high-voltage generation and distribution architecture with its power budget and protection.
Select and specify battery storage with its thermal management and safety.
Apply personnel electrical safety measures in high-voltage systems.
Plan electromagnetic control in line with MIL-STD-461 and MIL-STD-464.
Analyse the reliability and hazards of the subsystem and plan its environmental qualification.
Manage configuration, logistic support and export control for the electrical subsystem.
Who it's for
- Electrical and electronic engineers designing power systems for military vehicles, ships or aircraft.
- Systems engineers responsible for the electrical integration of a platform.
- Electromagnetic compatibility and qualification test engineers.
- Designers of cable harnesses and power distribution units for harsh environments.
- Reliability, configuration and logistic support managers for electrical subsystems.
- Industrial, electrical or telecommunications engineering graduates who want to specialise in defence platform electrification.
What you'll work with
- MIL-STD-1275 (characteristics of 28 V DC electrical systems in military vehicles)
- MIL-STD-704 (aircraft electric power characteristics)
- Def Stan 61-005 Part 6 (28 V DC electrical systems in military vehicles)
- MIL-STD-461 (control of electromagnetic interference characteristics of subsystems)
- MIL-STD-464 (electromagnetic environmental effects at system level)
- MIL-STD-810 (environmental engineering tests)
- MIL-STD-882 (standard practice for system safety)
- MIL-DTL-38999 (high-density circular connectors)
- MIL-HDBK-217 (reliability prediction of electronic equipment)
12 modules
1.1MIL-STD-1275 for 28-volt systems1.2MIL-STD-704 aircraft electric power1.3STANAG 4074 power supply in vehicles1.4Permissible transient, spike and dropout limits1.5Power quality: ripple, distortion and stability1.6STANAG 1008 for warships1.7Cold-start requirements and minimum voltage1.8Classifying loads by operational criticality1.9Requirements hierarchy from specification to component1.10Regulatory compliance matrix for the subsystem
2.1Radial, ring and zonal topologies2.2Alternator, regulator and load sharing2.328-volt and high-voltage busbars2.4Physical segregation of redundant routes2.5Smart power distribution unit and its control2.6Load management and priority-based shedding2.7Power budget by mission mode2.8Conductor sizing by voltage drop2.9Selective protection and fuse coordination2.10Documenting the platform single-line diagram
3.1Lead, lithium and nickel chemistries compared3.2Battery management system and its functions3.3Cell balancing and state of charge3.4Abuse testing and UN 38.3 transport standard3.5Thermal propagation and containment measures3.6Silent watch powered by battery alone3.7Fast charging and cycle life3.8Low-temperature behaviour and heating3.9Cell batch traceability3.10Withdrawal, recycling and second life of batteries
4.1Voltage classification and contact risk4.2Galvanic isolation and insulation resistance4.3Insulation monitoring in floating systems4.4High-voltage interlock loop4.5Capacitor discharge procedure4.6Service disconnect and manual isolation4.7Signage, colours and cable marking4.8Personal protection for high-voltage work4.9Rescue procedure after electrocution4.10Training and authorisation of maintenance staff
5.1MIL-STD-461 and its CE and RE tests5.2Conducted and radiated emissions from the converter5.3Conducted and radiated field susceptibility5.4Input filtering and common-mode network5.5Harness shielding and braid termination5.6Reference ground and ground loops5.7MIL-STD-464 at platform level5.8Radiation hazards to personnel and fuel5.9Lightning and electromagnetic pulse protection5.10Programme electromagnetic control plan
6.1Circular connectors to MIL-DTL-389996.2Sealing, potting and ingress protection rating6.3Military specification cable and temperature range6.4Routing, clamping and minimum bend radius6.5Protection against abrasion and chafing6.6Tightening torque and crimp control6.7Salt fog, fungus and sand testing6.8Vibration, shock and harness fatigue6.9Field repairability and spare connectors6.10Harness documentation and wire list
7.1Reliability prediction to MIL-HDBK-2177.2Calculating MTBF and operational availability7.3Failure modes of the electrical subsystem7.4Fault tree for loss of critical power7.5Hazard analysis to MIL-STD-8827.6Single-fault tolerance and controlled degradation7.7Accelerated life testing and design margin7.8Thermal analysis and component derating7.9Managing defective component alerts7.10Incident logging and returns analysis
8.1Qualification plan to MIL-STD-8108.2Climatic temperature and altitude tests8.3Random vibration and shock testing8.4Immersion and rain tests8.5Power supply transient testing8.6First article acceptance test8.7Factory and platform acceptance testing8.8Pass criteria and handling of deviations8.9Accredited laboratories and customer witnesses8.10Qualification report and its approval
9.1Functional, allocated and product baselines9.2Part number, revision and effectivity9.3Change control board and its minutes9.4Batch and serial number traceability9.5Counterfeit components and their prevention9.6Obsolescence programme and last-time buy9.7Component substitution and requalification9.8Delivered unit record9.9Physical and functional configuration audit9.10Programme document management and deliverables
10.1Logistic support analysis of the subsystem10.2Three-level repair maintenance10.3Recommended spares list and its calculation10.4Support equipment and test benches10.5Built-in diagnostics and fault codes10.6Electrical maintenance technical manual10.7Maintainer training and use of simulators10.8Life-cycle cost of the subsystem10.9Warranty management and support agreement10.10Fleet availability indicators
11.1Common Military List and classification of materiel11.2ITAR and its extraterritorial reach11.3EAR regulations and dual-use items11.4Export and re-export licences11.5Technology safeguards agreement and control11.6Customer and end-use due diligence11.7Industrial offset clauses11.8Anti-bribery in defence procurement11.9Professional ethics and the engineer’s objection11.10Compliance audit and licence register
12.1Defining requirements from the specification12.2Load inventory and power budget12.3Selecting the topology and its justification12.4Sizing generation and storage12.5Single-line diagram and protection plan12.6Compliance matrix for applicable standards12.7Environmental and electromagnetic qualification plan12.8Reliability and failure mode analysis12.9Logistic support and spares plan12.10Defending the design at a critical review
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Electrical, LTspice, Siemens Capital, EPLAN Electric P8, Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real environmental qualification procedures, EMC chamber tests and power supply transient tests on platform. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrated project.
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 able to run 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 1500 hours over 12–18 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Electrical, LTspice, Siemens Capital, EPLAN Electric P8 and Microsoft Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute master's qualification, 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 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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