Certified Aerospace Systems Engineer (CASE)

WHO IS THIS FOR?

The Certified Aerospace Systems Engineer (CASE) certification is designed for:

• Aerospace Systems Engineers: Professionals responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing aerospace system architectures.

• Military & Defense Personnel: Service members specializing in aerospace systems engineering, avionics integration, and mission-critical system development (e.g., Air Force 62E, Army 151A, Navy Aerospace Engineering Duty Officers).

• Aerospace & Defense Contractors: Engineers and analysts working on aircraft, spacecraft, and defense systems, focusing on lifecycle management and performance optimization.

• Avionics & Flight Systems Engineers: Professionals involved in integrating avionics, control systems, and electronic subsystems into aerospace platforms.

• Space Systems & Satellite Engineers: Individuals working on satellite architectures, deep-space exploration vehicles, and orbital system engineering.

• Students & Early-Career Professionals: Individuals in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields seeking specialization in aerospace systems engineering.

ELIGIBILITY

The Certified Aerospace Systems Engineer (CASE) certification is designed for professionals working with aerospace system integration, lifecycle management, and multidisciplinary engineering. Ideal candidates must:

• Verify they fit one of the “who is this for” categories.

• Meet U.S. Export Control requirements (Must be a U.S. Person).

• Be able to understand, read, and write in U.S. English without interpreters or translators.

• Operate a computer for email, browsing, logging in, Zoom or similar, and other basic functions.

• Own or have access to a desktop or tablet computer with internet access, a front-facing camera, and a microphone in a quiet area for completing exams.

CERTIFICATION STANDARDS

1. Fundamentals of Aerospace Systems Engineering

1.1. Define key principles of aerospace systems engineering and architecture.
1.2. Explain system lifecycle stages, from concept development to decommissioning.
1.3. Identify major aerospace engineering disciplines involved in system integration.

2. Aerospace System Design & Architecture

2.1. Explain aerospace system design methodologies and trade-off analysis.
2.2. Describe model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital twin technologies.
2.3. Identify key aerospace system components, including propulsion, avionics, and structures.

3. Aerospace Lifecycle Management & Reliability Engineering

3.1. Define aerospace system lifecycle phases: design, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
3.2. Explain reliability, maintainability, and system health monitoring strategies.
3.3. Identify industry standards for lifecycle management, including MIL-STD-882 and ISO 15288.

4. Systems Integration & Interoperability

4.1. Describe integration challenges in complex aerospace systems.
4.2. Explain subsystem interactions, including propulsion, avionics, and flight control.
4.3. Identify strategies for ensuring interoperability in multi-platform aerospace systems.

5. Aerospace Safety, Risk, & Certification Standards

5.1. Explain FAA, EASA, and military aerospace certification requirements.
5.2. Identify hazard analysis techniques, including FMEA and fault tree analysis.
5.3. Describe safety-critical system design principles for aerospace applications.

6. Avionics & Flight Control System Engineering

6.1. Define avionics architecture and integration methodologies.
6.2. Explain fly-by-wire and autonomous flight control system design.
6.3. Identify cybersecurity considerations for modern aerospace systems.

7. Aerospace Software & Embedded Systems

7.1. Explain software development lifecycle requirements for aerospace applications (DO-178C).
7.2. Identify real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded avionics software considerations.
7.3. Describe testing and validation techniques for aerospace software systems.

8. Spacecraft & Satellite System Engineering

8.1. Explain spacecraft subsystem design, including power, propulsion, and thermal control.
8.2. Describe satellite communication and navigation system architectures.
8.3. Identify environmental considerations for space missions, including radiation effects.

9. Emerging Aerospace Technologies & Innovations

9.1. Describe the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in aerospace systems.
9.2. Identify advancements in hybrid-electric and hypersonic aerospace systems.
9.3. Explain sustainable aerospace initiatives, including hydrogen propulsion and zero-emission aircraft.

RELEVANT MILITARY JOB CODES

The Certified Aerospace Systems Engineer (CASE) certification aligns with military roles specializing in aerospace engineering, avionics integration, and lifecycle management. Relevant military job codes include:

• 62E – Air Force Developmental Engineer (Aerospace Systems)

• 151A – Army Aviation Systems Technician

• Aerospace Engineering Duty Officers (AEDO) – U.S. Navy Aerospace Systems Specialists

• Marine Corps 6002 – Aviation Maintenance Officer

• Space Force Satellite & Space Systems Engineering Roles

• Aerospace & Defense Engineers in Aircraft, Spacecraft, & Weapons Systems Development

This certification is valuable for aerospace engineers, systems integration specialists, and defense contractors working on the design, testing, and deployment of complex aerospace systems.