Eleanor Wilson
About Eleanor Wilson
Eleanor Wilson is a Functional Safety Lead with extensive experience in the nuclear, rail, and robotics industries. She has a strong background in system engineering and technical project management, focusing on safety and reliability across various projects.
Work at Glydways
Eleanor Wilson currently serves as the Functional Safety Lead at Glydways, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on ensuring the safety and reliability of systems within the organization. Her experience in functional safety is supported by her extensive background in engineering and project management.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Project Management
Eleanor Wilson has a diverse work history in engineering and project management. She worked at the National Robotics Engineering Center as a Technical Project Manager from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she held positions at Hitachi Rail STS and Ansaldo STS, where she focused on project RAMS management and system assurance. Her tenure at Westinghouse Electric Company as a Senior Engineer spanned seven years, contributing to her extensive knowledge in safety and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Eleanor Wilson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, which she completed from 1999 to 2002. She furthered her education with a Master’s Degree in Applied Statistics from Penn State University, achieved between 2015 and 2018. Her educational background supports her expertise in system engineering and technical project management.
Background in Safety and Reliability
Eleanor Wilson has significant experience in safety and reliability assessments across various industries, including nuclear, rail, and robotics. She has worked on projects that required complex safety evaluations, particularly in the transportation and energy sectors. Her roles have involved both government and commercial projects, emphasizing her adaptability and proficiency in managing diverse initiatives.
Remote Work Experience
Eleanor Wilson has a history of working remotely, demonstrating her adaptability in managing projects across various locations. This experience includes her current role at Glydways and previous positions at Humatics and the National Robotics Engineering Center. Her ability to effectively collaborate and lead teams in a remote setting highlights her proficiency in project management.