Senior Robotics Engineer

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

About This Role

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our Supply Chain Warehouse Automation and Design Engineering (WADE) team. This team is at the forefront of transforming Blue Origin's warehouse and logistics operations through intelligent automation - deploying humanoid robots, Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), and advanced vision systems to support our rocket manufacturing and launch operations. In this role, you will own the end-to-end strategy and roadmap for warehouse robotics - from identifying high-value use cases and selecting vendors to running pilots and scaling full deployments. Your work will directly enable Blue Origin's mission by building the operational infrastructure needed to support humanity's future in space.

As part of Blue Origin's ongoing commitment to our safety culture, all employees must be willing to speak up when they see something that doesn't seem right.

Responsibilities

Develop and own the AMR/AGV/humanoid robotics strategy and multi-year roadmap for warehouse automation, aligning priorities with supply chain and operational goals

Identify, evaluate, and prioritize robotics use cases across warehouse operations - including palletizing/depalletizing, goods transport between zones, loading/unloading, sorting, kitting, and inventory cycle counts - translating open-ended possibilities into structured, executable pilots with clear success criteria

Lead vendor identification, evaluation, and selection processes, including developing RFPs, scoring criteria, and business cases for robotic systems (AMRs, AGVs, humanoid robots, vision systems)

Manage the onboarding and integration of robotics vendors, serving as the primary technical and operational point of contact throughout deployment

Design and execute robotics pilot programs using a "fail fast, learn fast" methodology - defining KPIs, running structured experiments, and making data-driven go/no-go scaling decisions

Lead full-scale deployment of validated robotic solutions within target timelines, coordinating with warehouse operations, IT/OT, facilities, and safety teams to ensure seamless integration with existing conveyor systems, AMRs, and WMS platforms with minimal physical infrastructure modifications

Ensure deployed systems meet safety and compliance requirements, including human-robot interaction safety standards, collision avoidance protocols, emergency stop mechanisms, and cybersecurity/export control requirements

Evaluate and stay current on state-of-the-art robotics technologies, including humanoid platforms, vision-guided systems, and autonomous navigation, to inform Blue Origin's automation strategy

Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment playbooks, funding memos, whitepapers, and lessons-learned repositories, and present automation strategy and program updates to executive leadership

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience

Minimum 7 years of experience in robotics, warehouse automation, or industrial automation engineering

Demonstrated track record of at least 2 end-to-end robotic system deployments in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment (from use case definition through full-scale deployment)

Minimum 3 years of experience with AMR, AGV, or autonomous robotic platforms, including vendor evaluation and system integration

Ability to travel up to 25% and work on-site 5 days per week in the Orlando or greater Merritt Island area, Florida

Preferred Qualifications

Experience evaluating or piloting humanoid robotic platforms in an operational warehouse or manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience with computer vision systems and their application to warehouse automation (e.g., object detection, pick verification, inventory tracking)

Proven ability to build and communicate automation business cases and ROI models, including authoring whitepapers, funding memos, and presenting recommendations to executive leadership

Familiarity with fleet management platforms, ML/AI-driven task planning, and API/data exchange protocols for robotic system integration

Experience working in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments where safety, cybersecurity, and export control compliance are paramount

Strong ability to translate ambiguous, open-ended requirements into phased, executable automation programs with clear milestones and decision gates

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.