Software Engineering and
Operations Course
Aerospace Systems, Sensor Fusion, Data Analysis
Oct 15 - Dec 21, 2025
About
Apply Software Engineering and Operations to R&D Project to advance several sensors and systems. Advance Assembly Integration Tests (AIT) and code in C, Python, IDE to advance Payload PCB Boards, systems integration and software tests. Act as Software Engineer, Flight Controller, Analyst on Mission Operations Team. Finalize Ground Tests & Software with sensors (IMUs, RF Antenna,power, etc) & advance code, sensor fusion, experiments, data analysis & systems.
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(25% discount limited time offer)
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5-10 hrs /week
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Scholarships Available
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10+ Lecturers​
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R&D Project-based
$398
Instructors
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Faculty & Program Coordinator,
Multiplanet University (MPU)
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Computer Engineer specializing on digital signal/audio/image processing and ML
Contact Information
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Program Timeline
September 14: Course Open House Webinar, 12-1pm ET
September 23: Application Due Date (with Tuition Discount/Scholarship)
Program: Oct 5 -Dec 12 (Online & In-Person)
Payload Launch: 2026
Curriculum Schedule
​The Certificate course provides up to 5-10 hours per week of live synchronous instruction with 75/25 Lectures/Labs(research). With 10+ guest lecturers and instructors, the Course is designed to fit the schedule of young professionals and full-time students. Attendance for most discussions and lectures is mandatory to receive Certificate.​​​​​​​​
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Wk Topic
0 Payload Flight Mission Overview, Subsystems
1 IMUs, Gyros Subsystems, Overview
2 IMU, Software Config/ Ground Tests
3 Literature Review/Discussion/R&D Project
4 RF Comms, Antenna
5 Ground Tests, Sensor Fusion
6 IMU Ground Tests, Sensor Fusion
7 Ground Tests, RF Antennas
8 Ground Tests, RF Antenna, Link Analysis
9 Advance Assembly Integration Tests (AIT), Sensor Fusion
10 R&D Project Presentations
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Prerequisites
Prior experience with C/C++, Python or other Program is recommended but not required. Alpha & Beta Software Tests challenge and test ability to develop and integrate sensor systems with microcontrollers and IDE interface. Through assignments an ddiscussions, you participate in code software debugging and maintenance, and covariance analysis testing. Note: this course is 3CR graduate course credited toward a Master's in Space Physics & Engineering (MSc/MEng).
Payload Launch and Details
We encourage you to participate inperson for 2-3 days for launch of Payload in Winter/Spring 2026. Get hands on experience with launch, software, mission operations with R&D science goals. Validate PCB Boards, 5+ Sensors, IMUs, code, data analysis with mission partners. Costs associated with launch, lodging and day to day expenses may be covered to participate.
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Team: 5-10 people
Launch: Summer 2026
Altitude: Est 450-500km
Payload: 2-3U​