Ingeniería en Electrónica y Control de Sistemas de Aeronaves (IECSA) - UNAQ

Electronics and Control of Aircraft Systems Engineering (IECSA)

Admission profile

The student interested in enrolling in the engineering in Aircraft Electronics and Systems Control Engineering program at the Aeronautical University in Querétaro must fulfill the following:

Requirements:

Preferably graduated from a high school with a focus on the physical and mathematical sciences with an average grade of 7
Flexible Schedule for classes that vary from 7h00 to 19h00

Knowledge:

General mathematics, algebra, analytic geometry, differential calculus, and integral of single-variable functions.
General physics; particularly related to classic physics, statics, kinematics, dynamics, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism.
General chemistry
C programming basics
Preferably to understand English written texts.

Skills:

Oral and written communication in the Spanish language.
Proficient Research
Adaptation to new environments.
Disposition to self-learning
Basic computational tools. (Programming logic, word processors software, spreadsheets software)
Ability to analyze and synthesize
Use of workshop tools
Management of work pressure

Attitudes

Disposition for teamwork
Proactive and proponent
Organized
Disciplined
Honest
Responsible
Respectful
Self-critical
Desire to self-improve
Resilient to frustration

Interests

Vocation for programming
For the new control and electronics technologies applied to aircraft systems
In the search for solutions to problems in the programming of aircraft systems and aeronautical components
In the development of creative and innovative solutions in the programming of aircraft systems and aeronautical components
In getting to know the local, national, and international social problematic and propose solutions

Graduate Profile

The Engineer in Electronics and Control of Aircraft Systems has the necessary professional skills for his/her performance in the labor field, at the local, regional and national level.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Professional competencies are the skills that allow the engineer to develop activities in his work field, to adapt to new environments, as well as transfer, if needed, his knowledge, skills, and attitudes to forthcoming professional areas.

Generic competencies:

To raise and solve problems based on the principles and theories of physics, chemistry, and math, through the scientific method to back up decision-making in the scientific and technological scope.
To develop and strengthen the instrumental, interpersonal, systemic, and directive skills to communicate in a second language.

Specific competencies:

1. To Design and develop control systems oriented to critical safety in aircraft through the detection of needs, the application of control theories and methodologies, electronic circuits and software development, real-time application development platforms, as well as the verification and validation of the process, considering the applicable aeronautical regulations to contribute to innovation, technology transfer and strengthen the sector.

1.1. To Design control systems oriented to critical safety in aircraft through the detection of needs and analysis of information on functionality and safety in aircraft systems, their modeling, and design, considering the theories and mathematical tools, of critical real-time computational systems, control, and electronic systems, based on the applicable aeronautical regulations in critical safety, for its construction and to meet the needs raised.

1.2. To Build control systems oriented to critical safety in aircraft through the definition of the functionality and safety specifications of the components in aircraft systems, the planning, design, and development of control software and electronic circuits, as well as the techniques of integration and validation of its components, based on the applicable aeronautical regulations in critical safety, to meet the functionality requirements of the process and respond to the needs of the productive sector

Labor field

The Engineer in Electronics and Control of Aircraft Systems will be able to work in:

Companies dedicated to the application of electronic systems and control in the aerospace field
Companies dedicated to the application of embedded systems oriented to critical security
Research and technological development institutions that require integration of electronic systems and control systems using critical safety standards
Companies dedicated to the development of aerospace-grade software applications

Professional Occupations

The Engineer in Electronics and Control of Aircraft Systems will be able to work as:

Applied Control Engineer
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development engineer
Embedded electronics application development engineer
Development engineer for new electronic applications
Software security testing engineer

Mission

To Train Engineers in Electronics and Control of Aircraft Systems with attitudes, values, knowledge, and skills in the design of safe software, control, and electronics to integrate, design, and control aircraft parts and applications in the aerospace industry under safety standards, discipline and quality for the social, economic and cultural development of Mexico.

Vision to 2022

The Electronics and control of aircraft systems Engineering program will be consolidated and recognized nationally and internationally as a benchmark in the aerospace industry for its social, economic, and technological impact, as well as for the human and academic quality of its graduates.