Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.1.1.I26
| Date | Nov 16 - 17, 2026 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550€ |
Fundamentals
Understanding complex embedded and cyber-physical systems, real-time constraints, and system-level requirements in mobility applications.
Technology
Applying model-based systems engineering, simulation, UML design methods, and tools such as hardware-in-the-loop testing and rapid control prototyping.
Applications
Designing, validating, and optimizing automotive and mobility systems with respect to safety, cost, performance, and time-to-market constraints.
What you'll explore
- Explore the principles of systems engineering for complex embedded and automotive systems.
- Understand how safety-critical electronic control units operate under real-time constraints.
- Learn model-based development methods for hardware and software co-design.
- Study simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and validation approaches for embedded systems.
- Discover agile and rapid prototyping methods for faster development cycles.
- Analyze industry standards such as AUTOSAR, OSEK, and functional safety (ASIL levels).
Your key takeaways
- Understanding of systems engineering principles for embedded mobility systems
- Ability to model, specify, simulate, and test complex electronic systems
- Knowledge of model-based development and hardware/software integration methods
- Skills in using simulation and hardware-in-the-loop validation techniques
- Competence in applying agile and rapid prototyping approaches
- Familiarity with automotive standards and safety-critical system design
- Ability to evaluate trade-offs between cost, quality, and development time
- Practical foundation for designing real-world mobility and embedded systems
Taught by recognized experts in Systems Engineering
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr.- Ing. Eric Sax
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eric Sax is Professor and Head of the Institute for Information Processing Technologies (ITIV) at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), leading cutting-edge research in systems engineering and supervising more than 50 doctoral researchers in the automotive sector. His work includes close collaboration with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers on topics such as EE architectures, automated driving, energy management, diagnostics, and big data analytics. He also serves as Dean of the Faculty, member of the Senate, speaker of the Center for Mobility Systems, and director of innovation and research programs at KIT.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
- Embedded systems and systems engineering specialists
Developers and engineers involved in model-based design, hardware/software co-design, real-time systems, and safety-critical electronic control systems. - Software, control, and simulation engineers in mobility applications
Professionals working with simulation, modeling, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and rapid control prototyping for complex technical systems. - Data, AI, and digital engineering specialists in mobility
Engineers and scientists applying data-driven methods, optimization, and computational tools to automotive and mobility system development. - Researchers and early-career academics
Master’s students, PhD candidates, and researchers in engineering, computer science, or mobility systems focusing on embedded systems, system architecture, and model-based engineering. - Mobility systems and automotive engineering professionalsEngineers working on embedded systems, vehicle electronics, autonomous driving, and mobility technologies, focusing on system design, integration, and validation.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.