Ryne Burgess

Ryne Burgess is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as the System Integration & Test Manager at Geost, a LightRidge Solutions Company, since September 2022. In this role, Ryne is responsible for test development and execution for customer deliverable hardware and leads cross-functional teams in various test campaigns. Previously, Ryne held the position of Senior Space Systems Engineer, where responsibilities included space system design and optical systems integration. Prior experience includes roles at Arizona Public Service as Section Leader in Mechanical Design Engineering and Senior Engineer focusing on reactor physics and design analyses. Ryne's early career involved undergraduate positions at Oregon State University and the US Department of Homeland Security. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering from Oregon State University and an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.