Umut Aksoy

Umut Aksoy is a highly experienced Staff Stress Engineer at Terran Orbital Corporation since November 2023, specializing in stress analysis for components and modules, and overseeing junior engineers to ensure adherence to industry standards. Prior to this role, Umut was a Senior Stress Engineer at Virgin Galactic, leading stress analysis for the Space Shuttle interior and developing stress analysis requirements. Experience includes serving as Lead Stress Engineer for the Airbus A350 at both Safran and Zodiac Aerospace, where guidance was provided to teams and compliance with design requirements was ensured. Umut's extensive career in stress engineering also encompasses various roles involving structural analysis and certification for multiple aircraft interiors, supported by a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor's degree from Suleyman Demirel University.