Intended Level of Study
6 years of higher education
Training Structure
Polytech Montpellier
Overview
The University Diploma (DU) in Space Systems Development complements the existing program offerings with a six-year post-baccalaureate degree program aimed at engineers or Master’s degree holders who have already graduated from programs in fields such as electronics, computer science, materials science, or mechanical engineering (non-exhaustive list) and who wish to acquire the additional skills needed to meet the needs outlined above—particularly in the areas of systems, quality, and project management specific to the space sector.
Objectives
The goal of the program is to enable students with a five-year post-secondary degree to train for careers in the space industry through a curriculum that covers the entire V-cycle, from mission analysis through assembly, integration, and testing. This scope sets the program apart from other typical master’s-level (BAC+6) programs, which generally focus primarily on roles in technical expertise and systems engineering. It aligns perfectly with the approach shared by POLYTECH and the IUT, which emphasize a balanced blend of knowledge and practical skills—a combination highly valued by employers in the industry.
Organization
Program
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DE Space Systems Development
Semester 1 of the DSS
30 creditsCommon Core Standards
4 creditsEnglish for the Space Industry
1.6 creditsSpace Law and Intellectual Property
0.6 creditsIntroduction to Space Systems
0.6 creditsNew Space, New Uses Challenge
0.4 creditsMathematical Tools for Spatial Sciences
0.8 credits
Mission Analysis and Concurrent Engineering
5.3 creditsIntroduction to Operations
0.7 creditsOrbitography, Space Mechanics, Tracking, and Ground Track
1 creditPayloads and Applications
1 creditMission Analysis
1.3 creditsConcurrent Engineering Tools
1.3 credits
Archi Satellite System
6 creditsOnboard Energy and Power System
1 creditStructures and Mechanisms
1 creditOn-Board Data Handling
1 creditThermal Control System
1 creditSCAO/Propulsion
1 creditRadio Communications and Ground Segment
1 credit
Product Assurance / Quality
4 creditsInterface, Launchers, Regulatory Requirements
0.8 creditsQuality Management
0.6 creditsOperational Safety
0.4 creditsSpace Project Management
0.8 creditsEnvironmental Constraints
1 creditMetrology
0.4 credits
Assembly, Integration, and Testing
4 creditsAssembly and Integration
0.6 creditsFunctional and System Testing
0.4 creditsTest Benches
0.6 creditsWorking in a Cleanroom (ASPEC Training)
0.8 creditsEnvironmental Testing
1 creditAIT of an INISAT
0.6 credits
Group Project
6.7 creditsProject
6.7 credits
Semester 2 of the DSS Program
30 creditsInternship
30 creditsInternship
30 credits
Admission
Capacity
5 to 24 students