Candidate Researcher enthusiastic about advancements in space technologies. Proficiency in mechanical design with Siemens NX and Solidworks,
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Candidate Researcher
TÜBİTAK Space Technologies Research Institute
09.2023 - Current
Currently working on the mechanical design of a thrust stand mechanism to be used in a vacuum chamber for thrust measurements of Hall-effect thrusters.
Creating CAD models and drawings for the thrust stand and preparing manufacturing documents.
Research and Development Intern
ASELSAN
07.2023 - 08.2023
Worked in the Mechanical Design Group and designed an assembly interface for a vehicle control unit using Siemens NX.
Performed static structural analysis of the designed piece using Siemens NX Advanced FEM.
Research Intern
TÜBİTAK Space Technologies Research Institute
11.2022 - 06.2023
Worked on Turkey's first lunar mission AYAP with the propulsion group of the project. Learned about the hybrid engine that will be used in the space vehicle and hall effect thrusters.
Used Solidworks to design an encasement for a power processing unit and re-designed the flow diagram of a fuel feeding unit to fit the platform standards.
Manufacturing Engineering Intern
MCM Savunma Sanayii
08.2022 - 09.2022
Learned about the various manufacturing operations and such as CNC milling, CNC turning and casting used in the space and defense industry.
Observed the workings of CMM machines and quality assurance practices within the facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Türkiye
06.2025
Skills
Siemens NX CAD, CAE, CAM, FEM
Solidworks CAD, CAE
MATLAB
Python
MS Office
APA Format
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Elementary
A2
Hobbies
Has been singing as a Soprano in Jazzberry Tunes choir since 2019. Helping with running the social media accounts of the choir.
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