Diane Burress
About Diane Burress
Diane Burress is a Manufacturing Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering, and experience at Northrop Grumman and ASME.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Diane Burress works as a Manufacturing Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN. She has been with the company since 2022, based in Merritt Island, Florida. Her role involves contributing to the development of critical systems, including the New Glenn Fluid Systems. Her position at BLUE ORIGIN underscores her commitment to advancing the aerospace industry.
Previous Experience at Northrop Grumman
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Diane Burress held various roles at Northrop Grumman. She worked as a Systems Test Engineer from 2021 to 2022 in Melbourne, Florida. Prior to that, she served as an SIT&E Intern in 2019, and again from 2020 to 2021. Her experiences at Northrop Grumman included working on essential systems and receiving a DoD Secret Clearance, indicating her capability with sensitive government projects.
Leadership and Internships
Diane Burress has demonstrated leadership by serving as the President and Vice President of ASME at the University of South Florida from 2018 to 2021. She also worked as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at SOFWERX from 2019 to 2020. These roles have equipped her with essential leadership and technical skills, furthering her professional development in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Educational Background
Diane Burress holds a Master of Science degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of South Florida, where she earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Her educational background laid a strong foundation for her career in aeronautics and space engineering.