Harrison Merwin
About Harrison Merwin
Harrison Merwin is a Project Engineer II at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in BE-4 Test operations in Huntsville, Alabama, with over a decade of experience in aerospace, industrial, and electrical installation settings.
Title and Current Role
Harrison Merwin currently holds the position of Project Engineer II, BE-4 Test, at BLUE ORIGIN. He has been serving in this role since 2024 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. In this capacity, he focuses on the BE-4 rocket engine testing, actively contributing to the development and testing of launch vehicle hardware.
Previous Roles at BLUE ORIGIN
Harrison Merwin has held multiple roles at BLUE ORIGIN. From 2023 to 2024, he worked as Manufacturing & Process Engineer II, Rocket Engine Testing, in Huntsville, Alabama. Prior to that, he served as Manufacturing & Process Engineer I, Rocket Engine Testing, from 2022 to 2023. In these roles, he was responsible for optimizing processes that ensure the safe integration of rocket engine hardware, demonstrating proficiency in manufacturing and process engineering within the aerospace industry.
Experience in Aerospace Manufacturing
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Harrison Merwin garnered experience as an Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Aurora Flight Sciences from 2021 to 2022 in Columbus, Mississippi. During this 8-month tenure, he gained practical insights into aerospace manufacturing processes, contributing to various engineering projects and honing his skills in the aerospace sector.
Electrical and Industrial Sector Background
Harrison Merwin's career commenced in the industrial and electrical installation sectors. He worked as a Journeyman Electrician at Cache Valley Electric from 2016 to 2020 in Columbus, MS. Preceding this, he served as a Plant Operator at Univar Solutions from 2011 to 2016 in Fort St John, British Columbia, Canada. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in industrial operations and electrical installations, contributing significant experience to his engineering portfolio.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering and Business
Harrison Merwin's academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Mississippi State University, achieved between 2020 and 2022. He further pursued an MBA at Auburn University from 2023 to 2025. Additionally, he studied Engineering at East Mississippi Community College from 2018 to 2020. This comprehensive educational foundation underpins his expertise in both technical engineering disciplines and business management.