The E3A Master’s apprenticeship program is designed to stay at the forefront of the latest technological advances and to maintain close ties with leading industries and research laboratories in the field. It trains engineers capable of meeting the technological needs of today’s industry.
The program is based on a work-study model, combining academic courses at the UFR ST of the University of Évry Paris-Saclay with professional immersion in a company through an apprenticeship contract. This dual approach enables students to acquire both solid scientific foundations and hands-on industry experience.
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Skills
The program provides students with a cross-disciplinary perspective and a strong scientific foundation in control of embedded systems, enabling them to design, implement, test, and validate innovative concepts. Graduates will acquire the following skills:
- Master the entire functional chain linking sensors and actuators, as well as the hardware and software architectures for interfacing the different elements of an intelligent system.
- Apply a system-level approach to address concrete engineering problems, directly connected to innovation-driven industries.
- Model and optimize complex systems, relying on simulation tools and rapid hardware-software prototyping.
- Master embedded architectures and interface methodologies, particularly for automotive, avionics, and aerial robotics applications.
- Design intelligent systems using standard off-the-shelf components, promoting code reuse, compliance with standards, certification requirements, and eco-responsible design practices.
- Develop analytical and observational skills, with the ability to connect theory and practice.
- Demonstrate interpersonal competencies such as active listening, teamwork, project management, and effective communication.
- Achieve proficiency in English, with a focus on scientific and technical English.
Apprentices acquire skills in intelligent systems, applied to the fields of automotive, aeronautics, and mobile robotics in a broad sense. By continuing into the M2 E3A SIAA apprenticeship program, they may become managers and engineers in the automotive and aeronautical sectors, or pursue doctoral studies in research laboratories.
Within companies and research laboratories, apprentices may be required to:
- develop and prototype new products or processes,
- conduct test campaigns and prepare maintenance and certification plans,
- integrate components into larger systems,
- lead projects focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
The targeted careers include, among others:
- R&D Engineer, Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Validation Engineer, Quality Engineer,
- Technical Support or Design Office Manager,
- Project Manager, Study Director, Technical Sales Engineer, Business Manager, Technical Advisor.
Objectives
The aim of the M1 E3A Apprenticeship program, hosted at the Évry site, is to give students the required skills for the design and development of intelligent mobile systems, with a focus on ground vehicles, aerial systems, and aerospace robotics. The curriculum covers the entire "perception/decision/action" chain, while also addressing issues of communication, interfacing, and integration.
The courses are structured around a fundamental core, a theoretical foundation, and a specialization track. They also include an introduction to business and industry knowledge, in order to prepare students for innovation and industrial integration.
The M1 E3A Apprenticeship program provides the foundation for the Intelligent Automotive and Aeronautical Systems (SIAA) specialization.
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
Après un Master ou Master + Doctorat : chercheur ou enseignant-chercheur
Ingenieur R&D
ingénieur étude conception
Consultant
Ingénieur d’études dans les domaines de l’industrie
Ingénieur d’études dans les domaines de la recherche
Ingénieur d'études industrie / recherche publique
Enseignants-chercheurs
Further Study Opportunities
Master 2
Fees and scholarships
The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.
Admission Route
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
The program is intended for candidates who have completed part of their studies in a French higher education institution. Admission to the first year of the Master’s program (M1) is open to holders of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in the field of Engineering Sciences.
Recruitment takes place at the Bachelor’s level (Bac+3). Students under the age of 30, holding a scientific and technological Bachelor’s degree (L3), are eligible to apply.
Selection is based on the review of the academic record and, if applicable, an interview, followed by the signature of a two-year apprenticeship contract with a host company, which is a mandatory requirement for final admission.
Application Period(s)
From 01/02/2026 to 03/07/2026
Supporting documents
Compulsory supporting documents
Proof of one year's study in France for non-European candidates.
Copy diplomas.
Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.
Selection sheet completed.
Additional supporting documents
Certificate of French (compulsory for non-French speakers).
Offer of employment with an approved a work-study contract.
Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.