Mert Civaner is a highly skilled mechanical engineer specializing in propulsion, currently serving as Lead Engineer at Isar Aerospace since July 2020, following a progression from Propulsion Engineer at the same company. Previous experience includes a position as Simulation Engineer at AdCo Engineering GW, and an internship at BMW Group focused on efficient dynamics and road performance. Notably, Mert contributed as a Design Engineer in the NASA/DLR Design Challenge, designing a supersonic business jet, and as a Design Engineer with WARR Hyperloop, where involvement led to a first-place finish in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering & Aerospace and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, both obtained from the Technical University of Munich.