Senior Automation Project Engineer

BLUE ORIGIN

Project Engineer in manufacturing automation for Blue Origin's space exploration efforts. Defining requirements and leading execution of automated manufacturing systems.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $181,626 - $254,275 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design, build, and commissioning of automated manufacturing systems, with a strong focus on project management and collaboration with engineering teams. Proficient in automation simulation and cycle time analysis, ensuring alignment with project requirements and stakeholder feedback.

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Automated Manufacturing Systems DesignProject ManagementAutomation SimulationCycle Time AnalysisMechanical Design

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Hard Skills

Automated Manufacturing SystemsProject ExecutionSystem Requirements DefinitionDesign for AutomationCost EstimationLabor-Hour ProjectionsTechnical ClarificationSupplier Evaluation

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder EngagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Process SimulateVisual ComponentsFlexSim

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringControls EngineeringMechatronicsCapital Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage internal customers to define, document, and validate system requirements for automated manufacturing solutions
Develop conceptual simulations and cycle time models of individual machines and production lines to evaluate and recommend optimal automation strategies and production line architectures
Develop initial conceptual solutions for automated manufacturing equipment; present solutions and justifications to customer stakeholders and refine approaches based on feedback
Lead Design for Automated Manufacturing initiatives with product design teams
Prepare cost estimates, labor-hour projections, and project schedules for proposed automation solutions
Own project execution from requirements definition through commissioning, maintaining schedule, budget, and scope alignment throughout the project lifecycle
Maintain comprehensive technical knowledge of assigned projects; serve as the primary point of accountability for system requirements, design decisions, and project status
Identify and evaluate automation component suppliers; support procurement and sourcing decisions
Collaborate with engineering teams during detailed design; provide technical clarification and maintain alignment with conceptual intent

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls, Mechatronics, or related engineering field
Minimum 5 years of hands-on technical experience in the design, build, and commissioning of automated manufacturing systems
Minimum 2 years in a project management, technical lead, or equivalent leadership role on capital equipment or automation projects
Hands-on technical experience in industrial automation — including mechanical design, controls engineering, or both
Experience with automation simulation and cycle time analysis using tools such as Process Simulate, Visual Components, FlexSim, or similar
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
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.
Bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results