Embedded systems are the beating heart of every modern device, especially in the aerospace sector. They are ubiquitous, and require high-level engineering skills.

Olivier Chesnais
Head of the Aerospace Major

Aeronautics & Space major
Mastering ubiquitous systems in the aerospace industry
- Duration : 2 years
- Start date: September 2026
- Campus: Bordeaux
- ECTS credits : 120
- Language of instruction: French
- Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Presentation of the Aeronautics & Space engineering major
An embedded system is a system combining electronics, computing and AI integrated into a highly constrained environment(low power consumption, reduced memory capacity, real-time, security, robustness).
Embedded systems are ubiquitous in the aerospace industry. They play a major role in day-to-day operations, from piloting aids and guidance systems to communications equipment, in-flight diagnostics and predictive maintenance. What’s more, advances in artificial intelligence and the rise of connectivity are paving the way for significant improvements in the safety andefficiency of air and space flights.
System safety and dependability remain top priorities for on-board systems, both in the air and in space. They demand a high degree of expertise, which translates into demanding engineering training.
The French aerospace sector is a world-renowned high-tech andinnovative industry. However, the skills and expertise required for embedded systems are numerous, varied and not widely available.
Objectives of the Aeronautics & Space engineering major

Master embedded systems technology in the hardware and software fields

Mastering software engineering and modeling complex systems

Master the creation of architecture and energy management in a complex system

Identify risks to cope with cyber-threats and master artificial intelligence algorithms applied to robotics and avionics technologies.
The Aerospace Engineering Cycle Program
The courses offered by the Aeronautics & Space Major contribute fully to boosting innovation in the fields of intelligent transport,
- Embedded Linux
- Real-time systems modeling
- Electronic systems development
- Microcontroller
- Advanced C programming
- Industrial local area networks
- Embedded JAVA
This course can also be taken as an apprenticeship.


Career opportunities for the Aerospace engineering major
- On-board equipment and systems expert
- Platform and embedded applications architect
- Embedded software development specialist
- Embedded architecture integration and validation specialist
Major Manager – Olivier CHESNAIS
A graduate of ECE (1998), and the HEC Executive MBA (2010), he worked for twenty years in embedded systems for industry in various development and management positions.
He is interested in Industry 4.0, connected vehicles and entrepreneurship.

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