Kevin Burns
About Kevin Burns
Kevin Burns is an Avionics Software Engineer at Blue Origin with a background in software engineering and research from companies like Northrop Grumman and Cisco, and academic experience from Virginia Tech.
Current Role at BLUE ORIGIN
Kevin Burns is currently working as an Avionics Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN since 2020. His role involves developing and maintaining software for the avionics systems used in the aerospace sector. The work focuses on ensuring the reliability and efficiency of software that manages complex avionics systems in spacecraft.
Past Experience at Northrop Grumman Corporation
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Kevin Burns worked at Northrop Grumman Corporation from 2016 to 2020. In this role, located in Redondo Beach, CA, he held the title of Software Engineer. There, he contributed to the development of software solutions for defense and aerospace applications, focusing on enhancing system performance and integrating advanced technologies.
Experience at Cisco
Kevin Burns was a Software Engineer at Cisco from 2014 to 2016. Based in San Jose, CA, his responsibilities included designing and developing network software solutions. His work involved improving network reliability and boosting the efficiency of communication systems within the organization.
Academic Background at Virginia Tech
Kevin Burns has a comprehensive academic background in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech. He earned a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Engineering, studying from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering from 2008 to 2012. His academic journey included roles such as Graduate Research Assistant, Undergraduate Researcher, and participation in the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program.
Early Career and Internships
Kevin Burns began his career with multiple research and internship roles. He was a Systems Engineering Intern at SPAWAR in 2010, where he spent three months gaining practical experience. At Virginia Tech, he worked as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2012 to 2014 and as an Undergraduate Researcher in 2012. Additionally, he participated in the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates program in 2011, all contributing to his foundational expertise in software and systems engineering.