Rich Overleese
About Rich Overleese
Rich Overleese is a Ground Support Equipment Engineer II at Blue Origin, supporting the manufacturing of the New Glenn rocket at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Rich Overleese holds the title of Ground Support Equipment Engineer II at Blue Origin. He has been with the company since 2020 and is based in Cape Canaveral, Florida. In this role, Overleese supports the manufacturing of the New Glenn rocket at Blue Origin's Orbital Launch Site. He is part of the Production Support Engineering group, playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of ground support equipment.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Before joining Blue Origin, Rich Overleese worked at Boeing as a Systems Engineer specializing in Modeling & Simulation. He spent five years at Boeing, from 2015 to 2020, and was based at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects related to systems engineering, providing simulation and modeling expertise.
Early Career at GolfNow and Golf Channel
Rich Overleese began his career with roles in product support and IT engineering. From 2014 to 2015, he worked at GolfNow as a Product Support Specialist in Orlando, Florida, where he provided technical support for golfing products. Prior to that, he served as a Broadcast IT Engineer at the Golf Channel from 2012 to 2014, also in Orlando, Florida, where he was responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting broadcast IT systems.
Educational Background and Certifications
Rich Overleese has a strong educational background with professional certifications from renowned institutions. He earned a Professional Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2017 after an 11-month course. Earlier, he obtained another Professional Certificate from Florida State University, where he studied from 2005 to 2010.