William H. (Red) Robbins (November 3, 1926 – August 22, 2009) was an American engineer who worked for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

[1] At Lewis, Robbins worked on jet engine components, notably the development of transonic compressors, which found widespread use.

[5] In September 1987, Robbins accepted an Emmy Award on behalf of NASA for the CTS Project's contributions to the television industry.

[9] After he left NASA he became a partner in Analytical Engineering, a space technology consulting firm, for ten years.

[2] He died in a nursing home in the Cleveland suburb of Olmsted Falls on August 22, 2009, from complications from a stroke he had suffered in 2005.