Ania Burgess

Ania Burgess is a systems engineer specializing in autonomous UAS and ground-based systems, with experience spanning system architecture, requirements, and operational validation. Her work focuses on translating autonomy concepts into deployable infrastructure by addressing site selection, system integration, and human-in-the-loop realities. She has led cross-functional engineering efforts across aircraft, ground control, communications, and data services for safety-critical autonomous systems. Her experience includes supporting utility-focused autonomous UAS deployments, where site selection, communications reliability, and installation constraints directly determine whether systems scale beyond pilot programs.