lexi young asked Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Added Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 2:10 PM Hi megan is being an engineer fun? Answers 1 Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Answered Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 4:45 PM Hi Lexi, I think it is fun, yes! I enjoy solving problems, so that's a big part of why I think being an engineer is fun. I really like conceptualizing designs, building them up and then seeing them work, whether it's a LEGO Mindstorm 'robot' or a moving ...
Syed Aamir asked Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Added Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 11:37 AM Can I work in aircraft maintenance with a degree in mechanical engineering? Hey Megan, hope you're doin great, I was wondering if I complete my bachelors in mechanical engineering would I be able to become an Aircraft Engineer and work in the aircraft maintenance field Answers 1 Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Answered Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 4:37 PM Hi Syed, You certainly can. I know a few folks at Boeing that are mechanical engineers and they support onsite tech support, troubleshoot problems, and get to work with aircraft hardware. Check out the opportunities for some aircraft companies! Hope ...
Alex asked Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Added Monday, July 15, 2019 at 11:57 PM Will getting an aerospace engineering degree limit my job options? Hi! I was wondering if only taking a degree in aerospace would limit my job options than if I just took mechanical engineering. It seems like they have more options and flexibility in where to work? I want to enter a field where there are a lot of job opportunities and I really really want to work in aerospace however mechanical seems to have more options. Could you please give me some advice? Answers 1 Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Answered Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 4:34 PM Hi Alex, Overall, there are more opportunities for mechanical in the engineering industry since it's a broader field of engineering. You don't need to have an aerospace engineering degree to go into the aero industry - I'm a ME in aero :) I view ...
Tatiyana Ali Added Friday, November 17, 2017 at 1:14 AM I'm a 38 year old woman going back to school to for Mechanical engineering. I was good at math in school and I always enjoyed fixing electronics. But I don't know if I'm too old for it? Any thoughts? Answers 1 Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Answered Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 4:10 PM Hi Tatyana, There is no age limit to furthering education. I'm similarly interested in going back to school and am in my 30's. As long as you've got the drive to pursue it, there's no limit! I hope you consider pursuing the degree...and if you do it, ...
Tosin, Lagos Added Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM If I study mechanical engineering can I still become an aeronautical engineer? I want to become an aeronautical engineer but my mom is advising me to study mechanical engineering so as to keep my options open. So now I am wondering, if I study mechanical engineering can I still become an aeronautical engineer? Answers 2 Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Answered Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 7:00 PM Hi Tosin! First off, that's great to hear you're going for engineering! Good news: you can still work in aerospace as a mechanical engineer. That's what I did. You can also go to grad school for aeronautical engineering and have both engineering ...
Kelly, Cape Town asked Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Added Friday, April 25, 2014 at 6:59 AM Is my career plan completely ludicrous? Hi there! I'm fascinated with your bio and career. You sound incredible and the work you do is amazing. I'm 26 and looking to go back to university to do a degree in mechanical engineering. I'm spending the next couple of years redoing high school maths and science in preparation. I'm a South African and I want to work with rockets and propulsion systems. I know aerospace and defence industries outside of SA are largely off the cards because I'm not a citizen of the USA, for example. However, ... Answers 1 Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Answered Friday, April 25, 2014 at 6:59 AM Hi Kelly! First off, high five for taking the first steps towards achieving your goal. Secondly, and to answer your question, heck no, your career plan is not ludicrous! That's not to say it won't be challenging, but that's a true statement for anyone ...
Alexis, New Orleans, Louisiana Added Monday, February 17, 2014 at 11:19 AM Preparing for study as an engineer I'm a high school junior who is conflicted about what engineering to go into. I am currently in an engineering class to see what it's like to get different projects from different fields and so far my favorites have been chemical, aerospace, and mechanical. I was wondering if you could give me some insight about your field of study. What is your normal day like? How was your college experience? Are there any problems or discrimination you have faced? Thank you! Answers 5 Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Answered Monday, February 17, 2014 at 11:19 AM Hi Alexis! That's great to hear! I can guarantee that almost every engineer has been in your shoes at some point! Luckily, if you find your interests spanning across multiple engineering "disciplines," that's quite alright because there are areas ...
Jen, New York asked Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Added Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 5:59 PM Choosing summer employment HI! I'm a freshman mechanical engineer in Cooper Union and you are such an inspiration! You could say I'm going through a dilemma right now. Classes are tough and I can't imagine myself becoming a good engineer because of my inexperience and ignorance. I know for my future's sake, for summer income, I should go for an engineering internship, but I don't have the requirements (GPA<3.0) and I feel like I'm not ready for it and kind of intimidated. My other option is to teach at a summer ... Answers 1 Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Answered Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 5:05 PM Hi Jen, I'm very late to respond here, so I apologize! I really hope you had the opportunity to pursue that engineering internship. If you happen to see this very late response of mine, I'd love to hear what you did! For anyone else reading this, do ...
Tanima Added Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:56 AM Choosing mechanical or electrical engineering I'm having a lot of trouble deciding whether I should go into mechanical or electrical engineering. I don't have much programming experience, but I did take an introductory class and I'm not doing as well as i had thought, but I still think if I work hard enough I can so well in it! I eventually want to get into robotics/mechatronics, but my university doesn't offer that, so which one in your opinion would bring me closer to my goal. I absolutely do not want to work at a power plant. Thank ... Answers 1 Megan Harrington, Blue Origin Answered Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 11:56 AM Hi Tanima! You sound just like I did when I was starting out, haha! Well, guess what? Robotics, or “mechatronics,” needs not only mechanical and electrical engineers, but also computer engineers! It’s a multidisciplinary application, so don’t worry if ...