Galaxy Roket'le
Geleceğe Roketle!
Technical skill grows with time; as long as you are interested, you can join the team and grow.
Review the positions below and apply through our form. Questions: galaxy@metu.edu.tr
Position details, application steps and the evaluation process in one document.
4 open positions
Designs the rocket's outer geometry and optimizes its interaction with air during flight. Analyzes surface friction, pressure distribution, lift and drag, and proposes design improvements.
CFD, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink, FEA
Simulates and analyzes the rocket's interaction with air. Computes flows around the nozzle, combustion chamber and airframe; proposes design changes to cut drag and boost thrust.
ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, Star-CCM+, HPC, Turbulence Modelling
Develops and optimizes the active control surfaces built for our rocket systems and reports the technical process.
ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, Star-CCM+, HPC, Turbulence Modelling
Runs orbit and trajectory simulations to analyze flight dynamics and contributes to our original trajectory modelling and simulation software.
2/3/6-DOF Flight Dynamics, MATLAB/Simulink, Trajectory Calculations, Aerodynamic Analysis
6 open positions
Analyzes in-chamber flow, temperature and pressure distributions, evaluates combustion stability and runs geometry optimization studies.
CFD, Combustion Instability Theory, Heat Transfer, Optimisation Algorithms
Designs chamber geometry; computes c*, thrust, Isp and thrust coefficient; runs ballistic and thermochemical analyses; verifies tests against the ballistic model.
Rocket Propulsion Theory, Thermodynamics, NASA CEA, Ballistic Modelling, V&V
Designs injector geometry in CAD, defines orifice sizes, angles and tolerance chains, runs DFM analyses and supports prototype production.
Advanced CAD, GD&T, DFM, CNC Machining, Injector Mechanisms
Manages the high temperatures of the rocket engine; designs and optimizes cooling systems to prevent overheating.
Thermodynamics, Cooling Channels, Regenerative Cooling, Materials Science
Selects materials for the engine and related components; identifies and tests materials resistant to high temperature, pressure and chemicals.
Materials Science, High-Temperature Metals, Corrosion Resistance, Fatigue Analysis
Designs fuel and oxidizer feed lines; selects valves and fittings; runs pressure-loss, flow and slosh analyses; plans line tests and safety assessments.
Fluid Mechanics, P&ID, Pneumatics/Hydraulics, High-Pressure Safety
2 open positions
Analyzes the structural integrity of projects and subsystems and optimizes integration.
FEA, Materials Science, Vibration & Shock Analysis
Defines system requirements across projects and produces coordinated CAD designs, technical drawings, and runs production and test processes.
Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Dynamics, SolidWorks, CATIA, Autodesk
5 open positions
Designs and integrates avionics electronics: power distribution, sensors, actuators and control units.
Circuit Design, PCB, Microcontrollers, CAN/UART, Power Management
Designs power distribution systems for the project's electronics and manages power sources.
Power Electronics, Energy Storage, Protection Systems, Current/Voltage Control
Defines comm requirements, develops telemetry and ground station systems, prepares power and link budgets.
Sensor Technologies, RF/UHF/VHF, Data Acquisition, Communication Protocols
Develops software across our projects in line with system requirements.
Advanced Proficiency in Relevant Languages
Develops the team's web systems, plugins and interactive tools.
Advanced Proficiency in Relevant Languages
5 open positions
Takes an active role in coordination, planning and process management across projects.
Microsoft Office, Fast-Paced Project Work, Teamwork
Maintains professional communication with sponsors, public institutions and corporate partners.
Strong Communication, Strong Persuasion Skills, Microsoft Office, Teamwork
Produces social media content, graphic design and video editing work.
Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Creative Thinking
Handles finance and budget planning, income-expense analysis and tracking.
Microsoft Office, Fast-Paced Project Work, Teamwork
Observes team cohesion, plans events, strengthens team culture and manages applications.
Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Psychology / Sociology / Education
