The Master of Science in Engineering CPS2 program trains experts capable of designing, integrating, and managing intelligent cyber-physical systems in complex digital environments where data, connected objects, AI, and users interact.
These transversal skills open up a wide range of career opportunities, both in France and internationally.
Highly Sought-After Profiles in Numerous Sectors
With a dual expertise in AI + IoT + cyber-physical systems, graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering CPS2 can work in numerous sectors.
Smart cities & smart buildings
- Smart Energy Management
- Environmental Optimization
- Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance
Future Industry – Industry 4.0
- Automation, Robotics, Connected Systems
- AI for Production Lines
- Cybersecurity for Industrial Systems
Smart Mobility & Transportation
- Embedded Connected Systems
- Digital Twins
- Autonomous Vehicles and V2X Infrastructure
Health & e-care
- Connected Medical Devices
- Health Data Analysis
- Decision Support Systems
Cybersecurity & Data Protection
- IoT Security
- Protection of Physical and Digital Systems
- Compliance and Privacy
Accessible Professions
Engineering & Development
- IoT Engineer / Connected Objects Engineer
- Cyber-Physical Systems Engineer
- AI Engineer or Machine Learning Engineer
- Full-Stack Developer specializing in CPS/IoT
- Cloud / Edge Architect for IoT Systems
Architecture & Advanced Design
- Cyber-Physical Systems Architect
- Cloud / Edge Computing Architect
- Secure IoT Architect
Data & Artificial Intelligence
- Data Scientist / Data Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Processing Expert for CPS
Cybersecurity and Resilience
- IoT Cybersecurity Engineer
- Security Analyst for Distributed Systems
- Security Consultant for Physical and Digital Systems
Management & Technology Leadership
- IoT / CPS Project Manager
- Digital Innovation Manager
- Intelligent Systems Consultant
- Digital Transformation Project Manager (industry, territory, services)
Doctoral Studies
The Master of Science in Engineering CPS2 provides an excellent springboard for a doctoral thesis in the following areas:
- complex cyber-physical systems,
- distributed artificial intelligence,
- secure IoT,
- modeling of socio-technical systems,
- autonomy and robotics,
- cloud/edge and distributed systems.
Many graduates pursue doctoral theses at Mines Saint-Étienne, the University of Lyon, or in international laboratories, contributing to cutting-edge research in AI and distributed systems.
Types of organizations that recruit
Technology Companies
- software publishers,
- IoT companies,
- cloud providers,
- Deeptech startups.
Industries and Infrastructure
- energy,
- transportation,
- defense,
- manufacturing,
- logistics,
- environment.
Local Authorities & Smart Territories
- local authorities,
- smart grid operators,
- digital urban planning.
Consulting & R&D
- technology consulting firms,
- public and private research centers,
- AI/CPS laboratories.
A Highly Dynamic Job Market
The expertise acquired from the Master of Science in Engineering CPS2 directly addresses growing industrial needs:
- secure connected objects,
- embedded AI,
- digital twins,
- smart city & smart industry,
- cybersecurity of hybrid systems,
- design of distributed architectures.
👉 Opportunities are numerous, and CPS2 profiles are highly sought after.
Contacts
Academic Director of the Master of Science in Engineering
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