INES ROMDHANI
Istanbul
Summary
Aerospace engineer with 6+ years of experience across UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) performance engineering, propulsion-system modelling and simulation, and cross-functional aerospace programmes. Develops physics-based piston and gas-turbine engine models using MATLAB/Simulink, Simcenter Amesim, and GasTurb. Experience includes turbojet design-point analysis, component-level 0D/1D modelling, Model-in-the-Loop testing, co-simulation, aircraft performance analysis, and technical research about RBCC (Rocket based combined cycle) presented at IAC 2026.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Modeling & Simulation Engineer — Engine Propulsion
Baykar Defense Company
Istanbul
06.2025 - Current
- Develop physics-based propulsion models for piston, turbojet, and turboprop engines, applying thermodynamic, fluid-dynamic, and mechanical principles.
- Model engine inlet, compressor, combustor, turbine, shaft, and nozzle subsystems using 0D/1D methods; evaluate effects of inlet pressure recovery and operating conditions on performance.
- Utilise GasTurb for turbojet design-point cycle and performance analysis, assessing pressure ratios, mass flow, station temperatures, thrust, and fuel flow; investigate behaviour across multiple operating points.
- Conduct subsystem integration, model validation, and engineering trade studies, enhancing propulsion-system design and informing performance assessments.
- Build and calibrate MATLAB/Simulink and Simcenter Amesim models; conduct Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) verification and FMU-based co-simulation.
Project Engineer — KIZILELMA UAV Program
Baykar Defense Company
Istanbul
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinated technical activities among engineering, manufacturing, testing, and program stakeholders to ensure alignment and project progression.
- Tracked schedules, milestones, deliverables, and technical risks, facilitating reviews and reporting to support transition to serial production.
- Provided technical support to engineers and customers.
- Coordinated with architects, contractors, and stakeholders to facilitate seamless project delivery, minimising disruptions and maximising efficiency.
- Coordinated project plans to execute major upgrades, successfully guiding technical teams in achieving project goals.
Aircraft Performance Engineer — UAV Systems
Baykar Defense
Istanbul
06.2020 - 06.2024
- Developed and analysed UAV performance models across entire flight envelope, including takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, and landing.
- Performed detailed aircraft performance analyses using aerodynamic and flight mechanics principles to evaluate aircraft behaviour under various operating conditions. I develop MATLAB-based tools and technologies, with a particular interest in gas turbine engines, rocket propulsion, and space systems simulation interfaces to automate performance calculations, analyse flight data, and support design and verification activities.
- Specialised in aircraft performance analysis, focusing on all flight phases.
- Aircraft performance analysis across all phases of flight
- Conducted aerodynamic analysis and flight dynamics evaluations, focusing on range, endurance, fuel consumption, and takeoff/landing distances.
- Fuel consumption, range, endurance, climb performance, takeoff and landing distance calculations
- Atmospheric and environmental modelling, including the effects of altitude, temperature, pressure, wind, and density on aircraft performance
- Aircraft stability and performance assessment under different mission profiles and loading conditions.
- Created MATLAB-based tools and simulation interfaces for automated performance calculations and flight data assessment.
Education
Aerospace Engineering -
Middle East Technical University METU
Ankara11-2018
Master's studies - Mechanical Engineering
Koç University
Istanbul10-2026
bachelor's degree - Aeronautical Engineering
ESAT
Tunis06-2016
Master -
Beijing Institute of Technology
China01-2020
Skills
- Turbojet modelling
- Propulsion analysis
- Aircraft performance
- Flight mechanics
- Thermodynamic modeling
- Model validation
- Model verification
- MATLAB Simulink
- Simcenter Amesim
- GasTurb analysis
- FMU co-simulation
- Aircraft & UAVs Aircraft performance, aerodynamics, flight mechanics, flight dynamics, mission and atmospheric modelling
- Systems engineering
- Technical communication
- AI literature exploration
LANGUAGES
Arabic — Native | French — Native | English — Fluent | Turkish — Fluent | Italian — Learning (A2 – Level)
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
- Social communication - Propulsion and hybrid rockets - Aerospace and space-systems research - Continuous learning and progress
- Reading, dancing, travelling and exploring new places, loving helping others and participating in some volunteer jobs in my free time to make the world a better place!
RESEARCH & INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), Antalya Presented “Parametric sensitivity Analysis of Ramjet Inlet Pressure Recovery and Transition Behavior in a Rocket-Based Combined Cycle Engine.” Investigated pressure-recovery sensitivity Mach number, angle of attack and sideslip near the transition region.
Interests
- Reading
- Dancing
- Traveling and exploring new places
Timeline
Modeling & Simulation Engineer — Engine Propulsion
Baykar Defense Company
06.2025 - Current
Project Engineer — KIZILELMA UAV Program
Baykar Defense Company
06.2024 - 05.2025
Aircraft Performance Engineer — UAV Systems
Baykar Defense
06.2020 - 06.2024
Aerospace Engineering -
Middle East Technical University METU
Master's studies - Mechanical Engineering
Koç University
bachelor's degree - Aeronautical Engineering
ESAT
Master -
Beijing Institute of Technology