Ziya Demir Yusufoğlu
Aerospace Engineer
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Summary
A highly skilled Aerospace Engineer with expertise in designing and producing Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Proficient in composite materials and manufacturing processes such as vacuum bagging, wet layup, infusion, and Light Resin Transfer Molding (LRTM). Experienced in leading teams to successfully build UAVs within tight deadlines, ensuring cost-effective and functional designs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Founder & Lead Aerospace Engineer
Artos Technology
01.2021 - Current
- Established a company specializing in the design and production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
- Designed , manufactured and Conducted testing procedures of fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles
- CG trade-off and systems integration
- Designed & manufactured main/sub mechanical systems e.g Gimbal retract systems , catapult launchers and trolley , modular pneumatic Launchers , tripod foldable/erectable masts and etc.
- Trained and thought the composite manufacturing crew in order to build aviation composite parts and molds, using various methods according to requirements e.g wet-layup, vacuum bagging, infusion and LRTM
- Conducted aerodynamics and dynamic stability analysis of UAV's
- Familiar with almost all manufacturing processes anything from CNC manufacturing methods to various welding methods and hot wire fast prototyping for one-off models
- Familiar with painting procedures of composite bodies and surface preparation processes
- Familiar with RTV2 engineering silicons for building silicone molds to produce low batch polyurethane plastic parts or high density polyurethane foam parts
Education
B.Sc. - Aerospace Engineering
Middle East Technical University
Skills
- Manufacturing processes knowledge
- CAD software proficiency
- Propulsion systems knowledge
- Prototyping techniques
- UAV Design, Production & Testing
- Aviation composites & Manufacturing
- Proficient in designing functional and manufacturable parts
- Knowledgeable in conducting Aerodynamics & Dynamic Stability analyses for UAVs
- Avionics Component/parts Selection
- UAV Design & Production
Strengths
Exceptional understanding of manufacturing processes, ensuring designs are functional, cost-effective, and easy to produce.
Timeline
Founder & Lead Aerospace Engineer
Artos Technology
01.2021 - Current
B.Sc. - Aerospace Engineering
Middle East Technical University