Model Before Design
Understand first. Model with purpose.
- Systems Thinking
- Dynamic Modeling
- Design Exploration
About
Engineering Profile
Independent systems and control engineering
Background
Dersu Celiksoz is an independent systems and control engineer specializing in complex engineering systems. Through DC Engineering Solutions, he collaborates with engineering teams and industry partners to develop, model, and validate control-driven systems across a wide range of engineering projects.
His work brings together systems thinking, modeling, control design, and verification into a single engineering workflow—from concept to validated implementation.
Approach
Engineering Principles
Tools evolve. Principles remain.
Design for Reality
Expect reality. Engineer accordingly.
- Operating Conditions
- Fault Handling
- Robust Design
Validate by Testing
Prototype fast. Validate continuously.
- Rapid Prototyping
- MIL / SIL / HIL Testing
- Test Analysis
Preserve Engineering Knowledge
Document once. Reuse often.
- Technical Documentation
- Knowledge Sharing
- Technical Publications
Tools & Technologies
Modeling, Control & Simulation
- MATLAB
- Simulink
- Simscape & Multibody
- Stateflow
- Reduced-Order Modeller
Real-Time & Testing
- NI LabVIEW
- NI LabVIEW FPGA
- NI VeriStand
- Vector CANoe
Development & Collaboration
- C / C++
- Python
- Jira
- Git
- SVN
- SolidWorks
- CATIA
Experience
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Founder | Systems & Control Engineer
DC Engineering Solutions · Ankara, Türkiye
- Independent engineering services in systems & control engineering
- Modeling & simulation, verification & validation, and technical consulting
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Senior Controls Design Engineer
FNSS Defense Systems · Ankara, Türkiye
- Model-based control design for hybrid electric tracked vehicles
- Real-time simulators, reduced-order modeling, and HIL validation
- Motion control, power management, and fault management
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Undergraduate Engineer
STM Defense Technologies · Ankara, Türkiye
- UAV gimbal electromechanical design & control
- Vibration isolation solutions for electromechanical components
Education
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M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Middle East Technical University (METU)
- Thesis: Nonlinear Gear Dynamics
- Focus: Dynamics, Modeling & Control Systems
- CGPA: 3.64 / 4.00
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B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Middle East Technical University (METU)
- High Honors Graduate
- CGPA: 3.77 / 4.00
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