Summary
Rich Burnside is a pragmatic engineering leader and Lead Project Manager with over a decade of experience guiding hardware through every lifecycle phase—from requirements and design to fabrication, retrofit, and decommissioning. He has led cross-functional programs at L3Harris, Moog, and Lockheed Martin, translating complex technical requirements into practical, cost-saving solutions while closely coordinating technicians, contractors, and customers. Rich combines systems engineering and MBA-trained business judgment to streamline processes and eliminate inefficiencies on high-reliability defense and aerospace projects. A hands-on problem solver with roots as an electromechanical hobbyist and micro air vehicle team member, he brings a rare blend of shop-floor insight and program-level oversight that helps teams deliver on schedule and budget.
12 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
San José State University
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) at Brigham Young University