Space Systems Engineering M.ENG.
Program Details
Degree
Master of EngineeringAvailable
On Campus & OnlineThe School of Systems & Enterprises’ Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Space Systems Engineering program affords professionals working in government and private space-related enterprises access to a technical education in space systems design and development, key space system processes, and a holistic understanding of systems engineering principles.
The Master of Engineering in Space Systems Engineering at Stevens, delivered by the primary authors in the field of space systems today, provides experienced professionals with the edge needed to excel in this increasingly complex and competitive industry. Stevens is a recognized provider of space systems engineering education to NASA employees and space industry professionals worldwide, taught in partnership with Teaching Science and Technology, Inc. (TSTI). This degree allows professionals working in government and industry to combine a robust technical education in space systems design and development, as well as key space system engineering processes and tools, with a holistic understanding of systems engineering principles.
The Space Systems Engineering master's program at Stevens is available on campus or fully online. Visit the link below to learn more about and apply to the online program.
Curriculum
The program consists of 10 courses (30 credits): six required core courses, three (3) electives and a project or thesis (three to six credits).
Required Core Courses
Modeling, Simulation and Analysis
One of:
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
SYS 611* | Systems Modeling and Simulation | 3 |
SYS 660* | Decision and Risk Analysis | 3 |
Management
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
EM 612* | Project Management of Complex Systems | 3 |
Concept
One of:
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
SYS 625* | Fundamentals of Systems Engineering | 3 |
SYS 671 | Conception of CPS: Deciding What to Build and Why | 3 |
Architecture and Design
One of:
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
SYS 632 | Designing Space Missions and Systems | 3 |
SYS 635 | Human Spaceflight | 3 |
Implementation
One of:
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
SYS 633 | Mission and System Design Verification and Validation | 3 |
SYS 605* | Systems Integration | 3 |
Sustainment
Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
SYS 637 | Cost-Effective Space Mission Operations | 3 |
* Taught by TSTI
Electives
Three (3) advisor-approved electives, nine (9) credits, can be chosen from SSE course offerings in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Engineering Management, Socio-Technical Systems, Systems Engineering Security or advisor-approved courses. SYS 611, SYS 660 and SYS 645, if not already taken, are strongly recommended as electives.
Project or Thesis
At least three (3) credits and up to six (6) credits, must be applied toward a project (SYS 800 Special Problems in Systems Engineering), or a thesis (SYS 900 Thesis in Systems Engineering). If a thesis is chosen instead of a project, the completion of six (6) credits of SYS 900 is required, replacing SYS 800 and one elective course. The project or thesis should be in the concentration area.
Possible Space Systems Engineering Careers | Top Hiring Firms for Space Systems Engineering Graduates |
|---|---|
Space Systems Engineer | Boeing |
Systems Engineer | FAA |
Aerospace Engineer | Cisco |
Avionics Engineer | NASA |
Satellite Systems | Mitre |
Engineer Flight Dynamics Engineer | Lockheed Martin |
Space Systems Engineering Application Requirements
$60 nonrefundable fee
Two letters of recommendation, submitted electronically through the online application system
Official college transcripts from all institutions attended. Transcripts must be submitted in sealed envelopes and mailed directly to Stevens. If official documents are unavailable, unofficial documents can be uploaded through the online application system for initial review only. However, applicants will not be fully admitted until all official documents have been received.
GRE test score
Learn more about Stevens' partnership with TSTI.
Meet the TSTI Adjunct Professors
Dr. Wiley Larson is an adjunct professor at Stevens and the director and distinguished service professor for the Space Systems Engineering master’s program. He has also served as head of engineering at the International Space University in Strasbourg, France, and has more than 40 years' experience in space launch, satellite integration and test, and space mission design.
Pam Magee is an adjunct professor for the Space Systems Engineering master’s program at Stevens and an assistant editor for McGraw-Hill’s Space Technology Series. She earned a B.S. in astronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy and an M.S. in aerospace engineering from the University of Tennessee. She was an assistant professor of astronautics at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Dr. Jerry Jon Sellers is an adjunct professor at Stevens and the author of Understanding Space: An Introduction to Astronautics, a contributing author and editor of Applied Space Systems Engineering, and a contributing author of Human Spaceflight Analysis and Design. He has over 30 years of space systems experience including Guidance & On-board Navigation Officer in Space Shuttle Mission Control.
Dr. Wiley Larson is an adjunct professor at Stevens and the director and distinguished service professor for the Space Systems Engineering master’s program. He has also served as head of engineering at the International Space University in Strasbourg, France, and has more than 40 years' experience in space launch, satellite integration and test, and space mission design.
Pam Magee is an adjunct professor for the Space Systems Engineering master’s program at Stevens and an assistant editor for McGraw-Hill’s Space Technology Series. She earned a B.S. in astronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy and an M.S. in aerospace engineering from the University of Tennessee. She was an assistant professor of astronautics at the U.S. Air Force Academy.