A 3-year engineering programme, 100% work-study
The Embedded Electronic Systems Engineering programme is based on a balance between electronics, embedded software, communication, systems engineering and project management.
It prepares students to design complex, autonomous and communicating electronic systems used in highly innovative sectors: automotive, aeronautics, space, IoT, energy, healthcare, etc.
The alternating school/company schedule enables progressive skills development and the acquisition of solid professional experience.
Overall structure of the programme
Each year alternates long periods in a company and periods at the school, enabling:
- the acquisition of scientific and technical fundamentals,
- progressive mastery of embedded systems architecture,
- participation in practical projects,
- integration into multidisciplinary teams,
- increasing autonomy and responsibility.
The programme is structured into complementary teaching blocks, designed with ISTP.
📚 Teaching blocks
1. Electronics and embedded systems
The core block of the programme, it provides the foundations needed to design, assemble and validate electronic systems.
Courses
- Analog and digital electronics
- Electronic board design (CAD, FPGA, microcontrollers, etc.)
- Sensors, actuators and hardware interfaces
- Signal acquisition and processing systems
- Communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, etc.)
- Reliability, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), hardware constraints
- Autonomous and low-power systems
Objectives
- Design a complete electronic system
- Select the appropriate components
- Model, simulate and test a hardware architecture
- Integrate sensors, networks and components into an embedded device
2. Embedded computing and real-time software
A block dedicated to software development in a constrained environment.
Courses
- Embedded programming (C, C++, embedded Python)
- Real time (RTOS), multitasking, interrupt management
- Firmware and drivers
- Embedded communication and IoT
- Cybersecurity for electronic systems
- Software testing, validation and continuous integration
Objectives
- Develop reliable and optimized embedded software
- Understand the time and energy constraints of systems
- Ensure code security, robustness and maintainability
3. Systems engineering
A cross-cutting block that trains students in the overall design of a complex system.
Courses
- Needs and requirements analysis
- Functional and hardware architecture
- Modelling (SysML, UML)
- Interface management and integration
- Verification & validation (V-model)
- Testing, test benches, measurements
Objectives
- Structure a design project from requirements through to the prototype
- Work at the interface of multiple disciplines
- Ensure the overall consistency of the system developed
4. Communication & embedded networks
A block dedicated to exchanging information between subsystems.
Courses
- Embedded networks: CAN, LIN, EtherCAT, Modbus
- IoT protocols: LoRaWAN, BLE, ZigBee, embedded Wi-Fi
- Communication security
- Architecture of communicating systems
Objectives
- Integrate connected systems
- Ensure the reliability and security of communications
- Select the right technologies for each use case
5. Management, economics and project management
A block designed to develop an engineer’s professional posture.
Courses
- Project management (planning, costs, risks)
- Cross-functional management and leadership
- Professional communication and presentation techniques
- Business management and economics
- Quality and problem-solving methods
Objectives
- Lead large-scale technical projects
- Manage a team or coordinate multiple stakeholders
- Understand the economic challenges of a design project
6. Professional development
A block that prepares students for integration into industry.
Content
- Industrial case studies
- Measurement, testing and prototyping workshops
- Preparation for the thesis and oral defence
- Development of professional posture
- Project situation simulations
7. Track operations
A block linked to support and monitoring throughout the programme.
Content
- Tutor meetings
- Skills assessment
- Expert lectures (aeronautics, space, healthcare, IoT, etc.)
- Synthesis sessions
🧪 Projects and assignments in a company
Work-study assignments are at the heart of the programme.
Real examples
- Development of a GPS electronic board for a drone
- Design of an intelligent communication base for a pacemaker
- Optimization of embedded software on an aircraft
- Development of communication and testing tools in the space sector
- Integration of communication protocols into industrial systems
These projects are supervised by a company tutor, an ISTP coordinator and the teaching staff of Mines Saint-Étienne.
🌍 International mobility
Over the three years, each learner completes at least 12 weeks abroad, in the form of an internship, a company assignment, academic mobility or language immersion.
Objectives: develop cultural openness, strengthen the ability to adapt to multicultural environments, and consolidate proficiency in professional English.
🎓 Degree validation
The ISEE engineering degree is awarded after:
- validation of the competency blocks,
- company assignments,
- international experience,
- engineering thesis,
- final oral defence before a Mines Saint-Étienne jury.
The degree is accredited by the CTI (Commission des titres d’ingénieur).
Contacts
Programme Director
Dominique Feillet – Mines Saint-Étienne
feillet@mines-stetienne.fr
Admissions – ISTP
ingeinfo@istp-france.com
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Label
Accreditation
The Embedded Electronic Systems Engineering programme is accredited by the Commission des Titres d’Ingénieur (CTI).
The programme is listed in the National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP 40419).