Kathryn Wesson
About Kathryn Wesson
Kathryn Wesson is a System Engineer at TuSimple, specializing in Model-Based Systems Engineering for autonomous freight technology. She has an extensive educational background in aeronautics and space operations, with degrees from multiple institutions and experience in various engineering roles.
Work at TuSimple
Currently, Kathryn Wesson serves as a System Engineer at TuSimple, a position she has held since 2021. She works remotely, contributing her expertise in systems engineering processes. Her role involves integrating these processes into the Dassault platform, which is essential for the development of autonomous freight technology.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Wesson has a diverse educational background. She earned a Master of Science in Space Operations Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2012. Additionally, she holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Meteorology and Aeronautics from the same institution, completed in 2008. Her earlier studies include certifications in Advanced Ground Instructor - Pilot Training and Aircraft Dispatcher & Private Pilot from San Jacinto College, where she studied from 2000 to 2004.
Background
Before joining TuSimple, Kathryn Wesson accumulated significant experience in the aerospace sector. She worked as a Space Analyst at Modern Technology Solutions Inc. from 2009 to 2014 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She also served as the MOSSAIC MBSE Lead at deciBel Research, Inc. from 2017 to 2021. Her early career included an internship at NASA in 2008, focusing on planetary sciences.
Research Experience
Kathryn Wesson conducted research at the University of Arizona in 2007, where she studied isotope ratios of hydrogen and carbon in the Martian ice caps and atmosphere. This research lasted for 11 months and contributed to her understanding of planetary sciences.
Technical Skills
Kathryn specializes in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for autonomous freight technology. She utilizes Cameo Cyber SE for systems engineering and verification/test planning, demonstrating her proficiency in advanced engineering tools and methodologies.