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 the United States
The United States is a major center for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems, with significant activity in California, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas. Automakers, technology firms and specialized startups develop sensor fusion, perception, planning and vehicle software platforms. The shift toward software-defined vehicles is reshaping traditional engineering roles and increasing demand for embedded software, cybersecurity and systems engineering talent. Federal and state rules on testing and safety create a demanding environment where validation and standards expertise is highly valued.
Fees for the United States: US$1,220 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US bodies and rules govern autonomous and ADAS vehicle engineering?
In the US, NHTSA sets federal vehicle safety standards and has issued guidance on automated driving systems, while states regulate testing and operation on public roads. SAE International's levels of driving automation are the common industry reference. Professional engineering licensure is handled by state boards. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their recognition is for employers or relevant bodies to decide.
Do US employers in autonomous driving and software-defined vehicles recognize private engineering qualifications?
US companies working on ADAS and software-defined vehicles, including automakers, Tier 1 suppliers and technology firms, mainly look for software, controls and safety-engineering experience. A private qualification can document specialist study, but it is not a standard hiring requirement and its value is assessed by each employer. Projects, code samples and relevant prior roles usually carry more weight.
Can I study autonomous and software-defined vehicle topics from the US alongside my job?
Yes. The programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Expect a significant time commitment: about 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course. Each student receives an assigned technical tutor. Fees may be paid in instalments, and some employers fund training, which you should discuss with your employer.
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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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