Brian Diven
About Brian Diven
Brian Diven is a Satellite Systems Engineer currently working at General Atomics in Englewood, Colorado. He has extensive experience in the aerospace industry, having previously held positions at Firefly Aerospace and earned degrees in Space Systems Engineering and Physics.
Current Role at General Atomics
Brian Diven serves as a Satellite Systems Engineer at General Atomics since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for supporting program design and readiness reviews. He represents the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects. His expertise in satellite systems engineering contributes to the advancement of projects within the company.
Previous Experience at Firefly Aerospace
Brian Diven worked at Firefly Aerospace in various capacities from 2018 to 2022. He initially served as a System Engineer from 2018 to 2020 in Cedar Park, Texas, where he developed Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) test scenarios. He then transitioned to the role of Integration Engineer from 2020 to 2022 in Briggs, Texas. In both positions, he devised new approaches to resolve complex engineering problems and provided direction to design or technical staff.
Educational Background in Engineering
Brian Diven holds a Master of Engineering degree in Space Systems Engineering from the University of Michigan, which he completed from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Adrian College, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in satellite systems engineering.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his engineering roles, Brian Diven has demonstrated his ability to devise innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges. He develops test scenarios to ensure that satellite vehicle designs are thoroughly tested. Additionally, he has experience leading teams of moderately experienced professionals, providing guidance and direction in technical matters.