Jon Burroughs
About Jon Burroughs
Jon Burroughs is an Electronics and Electrical Systems Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN and the Founder and CEO of Benevolent Robotics, with a diverse career in electrical engineering and robotics.
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Jon Burroughs is currently an Electronics and Electrical Systems Engineer. He holds roles such as the Founder and CEO of Benevolent Robotics and works at BLUE ORIGIN as an Electronics and Electrical Systems Engineer.
Education and Expertise
Jon Burroughs' educational background includes a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from the University of Colorado Boulder, completed in 2023, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the same university, completed in 2022. He also achieved a BSECE in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Cognitive Science from Carnegie Mellon University, completed in 1997. Additionally, he underwent Commercial Diver Training in Underwater Inspection/NDT at the College of Oceaneering, completed in 1993.
Professional Background
Jon Burroughs has an extensive professional history. His recent positions include his role at BLUE ORIGIN, starting in 2022, and his ongoing positions as Founder and CEO at Benevolent Robotics since 2020. He previously served as an Electrical Design Engineer for Deep Space Systems, focusing on lunar landers. His career features significant roles like Principal Electrical Engineer at Left Hand Robotics, independent AI hardware contractor at Boulder AI, and senior engineering positions at companies like Misty Robotics, Black Diamond Advanced Technology, Visimid Technologies, and St. Jude Medical. His early career includes roles at Maxim Integrated Products, Microchip Technology, and Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Robotics and Engineering Achievements
Jon Burroughs has demonstrated a long-standing passion for robotics, dating back to the early 1980s when he built his first robot. He designed fuel cell control electronics for both crewed and uncrewed lunar landers at BLUE ORIGIN. His vision includes creating autonomous robots motivated by evolved drives and learned values, aiming to make robots that share human abilities to experience the world.