Thad Scott Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Spearheaded development of Autonomous Vehicle Systems and general ADAS features, leveraging a suite of sensing modalities including camera, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic• Oversaw the creation and management of GM’s Real-World Object detection metrics to support sensing component selection and sensor fusion, ensuring precise object definition and digital twins• Decomposed use cases into object requirements with traceability for development and testing using Agile and Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies• Defined object requirements based on regulatory and safety specifications (FMVSS, MUTCD, NHTSA, ISO, Global NCAP, Vienna Convention)• Conducted comprehensive system interface analysis to support consolidation of unified software stacks• Initiated and guided Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) activities across system, subsystem, and component domains to ensure reliability and safety• Actively contributed to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Automated Driving Systems technical work group, shaping the future of Automated Driving Standards

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Developed and engineered cutting-edge Autonomous Vehicle systems and ADAS features• Championed the development of innovative technical solutions for efficient recording and transferring of artificial intelligence/neural network training and Operational Statistics data• Delivered a comprehensive end-to-end data pipeline encompassing in-vehicle systems, cellular networks, Wi-Fi, and cloud services on platforms such as Amazon AWS and MS Azure• Defined detailed use cases, sequence diagrams, state diagrams, feature specifications, and system specifications to streamline AI/ML training and Operational Statistics data workflows• Initiated and guided system design efforts across multiple engineering disciplines including software, electrical hardware (SoC and MCU), and legacy vehicle integration optimizing energy efficiency during data transfer• Authored robust component requirements for the in-vehicle SoC Data Collection Unit, Functional Safety, and SOTIF, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity, ISO 26262, ISO 21448, ISO 23150, and AutoSAR standards• Led cross-functional teams to guarantee thorough requirements coverage and traceability, applying such tools as JIRA, JAMA, DNG, and DOORs, TFS, and methodologies like FMEA• Executed on-vehicle system integration and testing leveraging expertise in Linux, QNX, and Python

• Provided engineering consulting services for product development• Developed and optimized manufacturing controls and algorithms• Implemented marine electronics and control systems

• Managed a team of engineers to design and develop Electronic Control Units (ECU), sensors, and actuators for automotive powertrain systems. Customers include GM, Ford, FCA, Nissan, and Toyota• Led product engineering efforts from program inception through production• Authored system and component technical specifications, FMEA’s, HSIS, test cases• Led component and system validation efforts, including environmental, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), durability, and corner case verification• Ensured electrical system and component compliance with OEM, functional safety (ISO-26262), cybersecurity, and SPICE standards and processes• Performed APQP, PPAP, and supplier audits• Provided engineering warranty support for current production powertrain control systems• Provided product engineering support for Ford Focus Battery Electric Vehicles

London, England, Gb

Progressed through multiple key roles at Chrysler/FCA, including: • Senior Systems Engineer for Vehicle Networking • Lead Resident Engineer, Jefferson North Assembly Plant • Systems Integration Manager, Minivan Platforms • System & Component Design Release Engineer (DRE), Jeep Platforms • Project Manager, Core Power Systems

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

Master Of Science (M.S.), Electrical Engineering (Not Complete)