Specialization
Engineering Cycle Industry & Engineering
Two majors, a common ambition: to train engineers from ECE capable of designing, managing, and industrializing the digital systems and products that will transform the industry of tomorrow.
- Obtain an engineering diploma from ECE recognized by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI).
- Choose your path among two complementary majors.
- Integrate into various sectors, from aerospace to deep tech.

billion dollars, size of the global market for embedded systems in 2025
share of electronic products in the world that rely on embedded systems
increase in the workforce of the digital sector in France over the last ten years
gross/year, salary of a junior embedded systems engineer in France, with a median of 46,000 € across all levels
Systems that make the world go round
What is the Engineering & Industry pathway?
Ubiquitous systems, rare expertise
An embedded system is hidden everywhere: in your smartphone, your car, a bank card, or a satellite. These devices combine electronics and computing in highly constrained environments: low power consumption, limited memory, real-time operation, robustness, and security.
In a context of global competitiveness, engineers capable of designing these systems are among the most sought-after profiles in the industry. Aerospace, defense, healthcare, transportation, and consumer electronics are heavily recruiting these specialized expertises.
The Embedded Systems Major at ECE trains you to master the entire chain, from hardware to software, including critical architectures and virtualization.
- Embedded Linux and real-time systems
- Microcontroller and FPGA/VHDL
- Development of electronic systems
- Advanced embedded architectures
- Parallel programming
- Cybersecurity for embedded systems
Combining Critical and Non-Critical Applications
Software and hardware virtualization is one of the most complex challenges of modern embedded systems. It allows critical and non-critical applications to coexist on the same chip while ensuring robustness, integrity, and confidentiality of the data.
In year 3, you will delve deeper into Low Energy Firmware architectures, parallel programming, and embedded cybersecurity. You will also learn to work with the Android system, develop in embedded Java, and integrate complete systems in workshops.
These skills are directly applicable in critical sectors such as defense, aerospace, or industrial robotics, where the reliability of embedded software is an absolute requirement.
- Cybersecurity and Securing Systems
- Low Energy Firmware Architecture
- Parallel Programming
- Embedded Android system
- Embedded Java
- System integration workshop
Our Training Programs
The Industrial Engineering & Engineering Cycles at ECE
Campus
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- 4- Year Degree
Engineering Program – Major in Aerospace & Space Systems
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- 4- Year Degree
Engineer Training Cycle – Major Defense & Technology
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- 4- Year Degree
Engineer Cycle – Major Nuclear Energy Systems
Careers
Career Opportunities for an Industrial Engineering Cycle
Your engineering degree from ECE, recognized by the CTI, positions you for high value-added technical jobs. The sectors that await you are among the most dynamic in the digital economy.
Study in the heart of a major city in France
Campus of Paris
Study in the heart of the capital
Discover our engineering school in Paris: a campus in the heart of the capital, training in AI and Data for a unique student life.



The most comprehensive training offer from Bac to Bac+3
Our Engineer Cycle Specializations

AI & DATA Engineering Cycle
The AI & Data Major of the ECE Engineering Cycle prepares you to harness the power of data and artificial intelligence to transform organizations and design the systems of tomorrow.
1 program

Cybersecurity Engineering Cycle
The Cybersecurity Major of the ECE Engineering Cycle prepares you to protect corporate information systems against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
1 program

Digital Engineer Cycle
The Digital Engineer Cycle at ECE encompasses four majors at the heart of the technologies transforming the world. One diploma, four paths to excellence.
1 program

Finance Engineer Cycle
The Finance majors of the Engineer Cycle at ECE train engineers capable of modeling risks, managing complex financial operations, and anticipating transformations in the sector.
3 programs

Engineer Cycle Energy Transition
The energy challenge is here. The Energy Transition Engineer Cycle at ECE gives you the keys to act. You design the energy systems of tomorrow and actively participate in the decarbonization of the economy.
2 programs

Engineer Innovation & Management Cycle
The Engineer Innovation & Management Cycle at ECE prepares you to design and lead the digital transformation of industrial companies, in the era of Industry 4.0 and 5.0
1 program

Health & Technologies Engineer Cycle
The Health & Technologies Engineer Cycle at ECE prepares you to design technological solutions that transform patient care and improve the quality of healthcare.
1 program
Meet us
Our events
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Soirée Portes Ouvertes – ECE – Marseille – mercredi 7 octobre 2026
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19/10
Immersion in Marseille
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28/11
Matinée Portes Ouvertes – ECE – Marseille – samedi 28 novembre 2026
FAQ
Questions?
Questions about the Engineer Industry Cycle & Engineering of ECE?
Embedded systems, product design, real-time software: find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Industry & Engineering program. Our team is available to assist you in your reflection
Discover our programs in Industry & Engineering
Projects are at the heart of the Industrial & Engineering curriculum. Throughout the program, you will work on real cases drawn from industrial and digital realities.
In the Major in Embedded Systems, projects focus on the design of embedded architectures, real-time software development, and the integration of complex systems.
These projects are conducted in teams, under conditions similar to those encountered in companies. A system integration workshop at the end of the program validates all the skills acquired.
Yes. The Major in Embedded Systems is available full-time and as a work-study on the Paris campus. This format allows you to alternate training periods and immersion in the company, to build solid professional experience while completing your engineering diploma from ECE.
The work-study program is particularly well-suited to this specialty. The tasks assigned to apprentices focus on areas that are highly sought after by industrial companies:
- Development and testing of embedded software.
- Integration and validation of system architectures.
- Management of electronic systems production projects.
- Participation in embedded mechanics and robotics projects.
- Contribution to quality and system performance programs.
Most apprentices receive a job offer at the end of their contract. The network of 10,000 partner companies of ECE facilitates the search for a host company.
The Industry & Engineering program covers a wide range of sciences and technical disciplines.
In Embedded Systems, courses focus on electronics, real-time computing, industrial network science, and embedded system mechanics. The technical requirements are high, with a constant progression.
At the end of the training, your ECE engineering degree positions you for high-value jobs in very diverse sectors. The Embedded Systems major leads to positions as systems expert, embedded software architect, or integration and validation specialist.
The specialty prepares you to work in demanding international environments: defense, aerospace, automotive, health, digital supply chain, deeptech startups, and large digital enterprises.
Yes. The teachings of both majors are delivered in French and English, directly preparing students to thrive in international professional environments. Embedded systems and digital product management are global specialties: the standards, tools, and practices you master apply everywhere.
ECE relies on a network of 142 partner universities across 4 continents. International double degrees allow you to enhance your studies abroad and develop a global vision of industrial and digital engineering. These opportunities strengthen your profile in the international job market and facilitate access to major technology companies worldwide.
Students who thrive in the Industry & Engineering track have a strong interest in science, technology, and solving complex problems. An aptitude for programming, electronics, and systems mechanics is crucial for success in the Embedded Systems Major.
The ability to work in a team, manage projects under constraints, and maintain a high level of quality in deliverables is essential. These qualities are gradually acquired throughout the program, thanks to concrete projects and courses taught by active professionals.
The Industry & Engineering program is accessible in the 4th year of the ECE Engineering Cycle. Admissions for initial training are made through the Avenir competition. Applications for the alternating system for the Embedded Systems Major are submitted directly on the ECE platform, outside of Parcoursup.
Your application is evaluated based on several criteria:
- Your academic background and your level in sciences.
- Your professional project in the fields of industry or digital.
- Your motivation for the chosen specialty.
- Your ability to envision yourself in a demanding technical environment.
The school studies each profile individually. A motivational interview complements the evaluation of the application before any admission decision.
The engineering degree from ECE recognized by the CTI is a Bac+5 level title. It grants you the right to pursue a doctorate, a research program, or a specialized master in partner schools and universities in France and internationally. There are pathways to advanced training in embedded artificial intelligence, innovation management, or industrial quality management.
ECE also offers complementary MSc programs related to this field, notably the MSc in Artificial Intelligence, to deepen the applications of AI in embedded systems and product architectures. These further studies accelerate access to leadership positions in major global technology industry schools.
Yes. The Embedded Systems Major includes teachings directly related to industrial production: industrial local networks, development of electronic systems, and visits to partner industries. These courses prepare you to work in complex production environments, where performance, reliability, and quality of embedded systems are non-negotiable requirements.
