Degree: SPECIALIST
Duration: 5,5 years (11 semesters)
ECTS: 330
Fields of study: Radio Electronic Systems and Complexes, Radio Engineering Devices, Laser Equipment, Antenna Equipment
Languages of instruction: Russian, English (on request)

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the program is to provide comprehensive training for qualified, competitive specialists in the field of research, design, production and operation of radioelectronic systems and complexes based on modern achievements in the educational, scientific, socio-cultural and industrial fields to ensure the modernization of the economy, innovative and cultural development of the Penza region and other regions of Russia.

AIMS

research activity:
•    selecting and planning priority research fields, terms, and order of experimental work execution;
•    collecting and analysing scientific and technical information, summarising Russian and foreign experience in the field of radio equipment, analysing patent literature;
•    conducting mathematical and computer modelling of processing radioelectronic signals using software applications;
•    using research implementation methods in the field of radioelectronic equipment under development;
•    writing analytical reviews and scientific and technical reports on work results, publishing research and development results in the form of patents, articles, and reports;
•    conducting patent research, registering an invention;
•    conducting mathematical modelling of processes in accordance with standard methods, including with the use of software applications;
•    conducting computer modelling of radioelectronic equipment;
•    conducting experimental research in the field of radioelectronic equipment;
•    analysing research results;
•    writing scientific and technical reports on research results.

design activity:
•    collecting, analysing, and systemising scientific and technical information;
•    conducting calculation using computing tools in order to substantiate technical specifications of radioelectronic equipment;
•    developing electrical circuits for radioelectronic equipment using automated design tools;
•    developing technical requirements and specifications for designing radioelectronic equipment;
•    applying electronic documentation management tools for technical documentation;
•    developing and formalising design documentation in accordance with the Unified System for Design Documentation (ESKD) using computer design systems;
•    developing a programme and methods for preliminary tests of radioelectronic equipment pilot samples in accordance with ESKD;
•    conducting preliminary tests of pilot samples according to a developed and approved programme.

technological activity:
•    applying design and technical documentation;
•    developing technological processes for radioelectronic equipment using automated design software;
•    applying measurement and control automated software;
•    formalising and coordinating notifications regarding design and technological documentation adjustments.

operational activity:
•    applying regulations for technical maintenance of radioelectronic equipment defined in operational documentation;
•    assessing the technical condition of radioelectronic equipment to be repaired (fault detection);
•    applying a part of the spare part kit, instruments, accessories, and software to restore the functionality of radioelectronic equipment;
•    developing and formalising operational documentation in accordance with regulatory and technical documentation using software.

organisational and management activity:
•    analysing technical specifications requirements for development work, developing calculation materials, defining labour intensity and qualifications of required specialists, cost and budget structure, developing network traffic necessary for development work execution;
•    forming a development team, headquarters consisting of deputies of the chief designer for radioelectronic equipment development;
•    providing technical specifications for the development and design of radioelectronic equipment parts;
•    defining contents of layouts and set of design and technical documentation for conceptual design;
•    coordinating pilot sample content with the set of working development documentation;
•    managing the execution of development work stages, the development of design, technical and software documentation, and production and acceptance tests for a radioelectronic equipment pilot sample;
•    developing a programme of preliminary testing for a radioelectronic equipment pilot sample and testing manual.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of the course the student should be able to:
•    analyse the state of a scientific and technical problem, define goals and set design objectives;
•    develop structural and functional circuits of radioelectronic systems and complexes, as well as schematic diagrams of radioelectronic devices;
•    carry out design of structures of electronic means using modern packages of applied programmes;
•    develop digital radio engineering devices based on microprocessors and microprocessor systems, and programmable logic integrated circuits using modern application software packages;
•    perform mathematical modelling of electronic devices when creating new and optimising existing technical solutions;
•    implement experimental research programs, including in remote access mode, including the selection of technical means, processing of results and estimation of experimental data error;
•    organise the work of a team of performers conducting design, research, technological and experimental development, make executive decisions, and find optimal organizational solutions;
•    develop plans for carrying out design, research, development, experimental or technological work, and manage the progress of their implementation;
•    apply methods of designing technological processes for the production of electronic equipment devices using automated production preparation systems;
•    carry out operation and maintenance of radio electronic systems and complexes;
•    carry out tests of radioelectronic systems and complexes, to analyse their results.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates can be employed in the following positions: engineer of radio and television broadcasting facilities, engineer of the production site for monitoring and diagnostics of the communication network, engineer for the operation of base stations and transport network, special communications engineer, controller of electronic devices, and others. The number of vacancies for radio engineers exceeds the number of graduates. High demand is guaranteed by the breadth of interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills of the graduate.