Megan Harrington
About Megan Harrington
Megan Harrington is a Fluid Systems Engineer at Blue Origin with extensive experience in mechanical and fluid systems engineering.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Megan Harrington currently holds the position of Fluid Systems Engineer at Blue Origin. She has been in this role since 2018, working in Kent, Washington. Her responsibilities include providing manufacturing and integration support for space vehicle fluid systems. Additionally, Megan is involved in test definition and mission support for these systems.
Previous Role at Blue Origin
Before becoming a Fluid Systems Engineer, Megan Harrington served as a Test Facilities Design Engineer at Blue Origin from 2016 to 2018. Her tenure in this role lasted for two years. During this period, she primarily focused on designing test facilities for the company's aerospace projects, applying her mechanical engineering expertise to support Blue Origin’s technological advancements.
Experience at Lockheed Martin
Megan Harrington worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Lockheed Martin from 2012 to 2016. During her four-year tenure in Bethesda, Maryland, she contributed to multiple mechanical engineering projects. Her role involved engaging in various aspects of engineering design, development, and testing within one of the leading aerospace companies.
Academic Background
Megan Harrington holds a Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Queensland, completed in 2011. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, where she studied from 2002 to 2008. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in mechanical and fluid systems engineering.
Expertise in Space Vehicle Fluid Systems
Megan Harrington has extensive expertise in the full design cycle of space vehicle fluid systems. Her skills include system performance modeling and structural analysis. At Blue Origin, she has contributed to the New Glenn first stage fluid systems. Her role also involves offering support for manufacturing and integration, as well as defining tests and supporting missions for space vehicle fluid systems.