Personal Biography

Mert Can Aktas, M.S.
Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer | MBSE Architect | SysML Certified Professional

Mert Can Aktas is a highly experienced systems engineer with a deep expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, and the full V-Model lifecycle. With over a decade of experience across defense, military vehicles, weapon systems, and the healthcare industry, Mert has played a key role in driving MBSE adoption and optimizing complex system architectures.

Currently serving as a Senior Model-Based Systems Engineer/Architect at Philips in Eindhoven, he leads MBSE framework development, enables digital engineering transformation, and provides expert consultancy on systems modeling. He has successfully developed domain-specific SysML profile extensions, implemented Model-Based Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and trained international teams on MBSE methodologies.

Prior to Philips, Mert was a Senior Lead Systems Engineer at FNSS Savunma Sistemleri, contributing to military vehicle and weapon systems projects. His work spanned from requirements analysis to verification, including behavioral modeling, safety analysis, and standardizing requirement management systems. He also played a key role in bidding activities and mentoring junior engineers.

His expertise extends to electronic warfare systems, having worked as an Expert Systems Engineer and Consultant at STM A.S., where he provided technical consultancy on defense industry projects, developed system-level requirements, and conducted system validation tests.

Mert holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from TOBB ETU and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bilkent University. He is an OMG-Certified SysML Professional and has completed specialized training in systems engineering, military vehicle technology, and electronic warfare from institutions like MIT, Georgia Tech, and Project Performance International.

Experience

  • Senior Model Based Systems Engineer/Architect

    • Assumed Architect Role for project that aims improvement of Model Based Systems Engineering Framework in Philips

    • Lead MBSE enabler development activities and business supports · Used SysML for Systems Engineering Activities.

    • Hands on experience on solving specific problems using MBSE, created model of model and continue overseeing the project.

    • Supported other systems engineers to benefit from MBSE Methodology by providing consultancy and cocreation of model.

    • Created Model Based FMEA approach and promoted within businesses.

    • Created and managed hardware and software end-to-end model in Healthcare Domain.

    • Experienced in Structure elements such as functional and logical design, Block Definition Diagrams, Interface Blocks.

    • Experienced in Behavior elements such as Use Cases, Activity Diagrams. · Experience in Requirement tables and their traceability to other elements. · Hands on experience on creating domain specific profile extensions for SysML.

    • Created System Level and Sub-System Level Product Requirements and allocated to the structure elements.

    • Provided monthly two days of MBSE Foundation training to international teams within company which includes hands on modeling sessions.

  • Senior Lead Systems Engineer

    • Working on national and international projects in a leading military vehicle and weapon systems manufacturer.

    • Involved in design activities from requirement analysis to the verification phase.

    • Responsible for creating and deriving system and sub-system level requirements using DOORS, including traceability.

    • Created Behavioral Models such as Use Case Diagrams and Functional Analysis.

    • Supported Safety and Reliability Engineers on Failure Analysis.

    • Coached Junior Engineers on systems engineering activities.

    • Responsible for bidding activities as preparing answers to technical requirements and estimating material cost.

    • Assumed leading role in migrating to DOORS system and standardization of Requirement Management System.

  • Expert Systems Engineer - Consultant

    • Worked with Undersecretariat for Defense Industries. Provided technical consultancy to the Department of Electronic Warfare and Radar Systems.

    • Developed and analyzed System and sub-system level requirements and verification method matrices.

    • Developed test procedures and conducted System and LRU level validation and compliance tests.

    • Educated junior engineers and other personnel on electronic warfare systems.

Education

Master of Science

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering - TOBB ETU, Ankara, Turkey

  • Thesis Title: "Comprehensive Method for Pulse Repetition Interval Modulation Recognition for Electronic Support Systems"

Bachelor of Science

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey

Publications

  • K. Orhan, A. Culhaoglu, I. S. Yetik, M.C. Aktas, M. Kilicarslan, "A Semi-Supervised Method for Determining the Maxillary and Mandibular Boundaries on Panoramic Radiographs", 20th CARS 2017 Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery, Barcelona, Spain, 2017

  • M.C. Aktas and A.C. Gurbuz, "Recognition of Stagger Pulse Repetition Interval for Electronic Support Systems", 20th IEEE Signal Processing and Communications Application Conference, Mugla, Turkey, 2012