Computer Science (Automotive and Automation Systems) (Honours) South East Technological University

Overview

The Computer Science (Automotive and Automation Systems) (Honours) programme from South East Technological University  students gain access to state-of-the-art tools, processes and technologies used in this sector, covering a range of topics such as embedded software development, driver assistance systems, industrial automation, and automotive software design. This knowledge and skillset are not only sought after in the automotive and automation industry, but also in aerospace and other embedded software engineering environments.

Both Irish-based and overseas companies seek skilled graduates who are able to create innovative software solutions for the automotive industry.

Career Opportunities

The explosion in advanced infotainment, comfort and safety features in modern cars is generating a huge demand for graduates with the necessary embedded software systems development skills to create these advanced systems. The Electrical and Electronic systems in premium vehicles accounts for almost 50% of the production costs of the car and of that about 20% is the cost of developing vehicle software. The automation industry is also seeing a growth in demand for software-controlled processes and production lines to meet consumer and regulatory demands. There are many exciting roles available to graduates of this programme, such as:

• Automotive Software Developer
• Embedded Systems Developer in the automation, robotics and medical devices industries
• System integration roles with major car manufacturers and suppliers
• Control systems development for motor sport. One of our past graduates has worked for Red Bull Racing, Haas F1 and the Ferrari F1 team
• Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Developer. For example, developing object and pedestrian detection systems for autonomous vehicles
• Process control software developer for factory automation and robotic assembly lines.