Autonomous Vehicle Cover Letter

Please consider me for the autonomous vehicle opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for technical expertise for key multi-year strategic initiatives related to emerging technologies such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous vehicles and robotics during planning, development and testing phases.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Working knowledge of ONSTAR programming requirements, implementation, and processes
• Knowledge of CAN, CAN FD, and Ethernet automotive serial data communication protocols
• Blackbelt in DFSS
• Knowledge of flash programming sequences, data compression, memory management, and diagnosing ECUs
• Experience developing requirements and writing software implementations for engineering/assembly/service tools use for automotive electrical system programming
• Experience writing, debugging, and installing ECU Software Installation routines in automotive electrical system ECUs
• Understanding of Ethernet communication systems
• Knowledge and experience with Ethernet communication

In response to your job posting for autonomous vehicle, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for people and Technical Leadership to a team of engineers focused on the development of Active Safety and Autonomous technologies (typical team size: 12-15 engineers).

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Widespread programming background (Java, Python, JavaScript)
• Messaging protocols (DDS, MQTT, AMQP)
• Agile software and test-driven development
• ROS (Robot Operating System), C++
• Experience developing complex/distributed systems
• Experience in verification techniques (DVMs, Data Acquisition/Analysis)
• Prior experience in the development of Ford engineering deliverables, including requirement specifications, FMEAs, engineering statements-of-work, design verification plans, and DVP&Rs
• Prior experience with Ford vehicle development processes and tools, including GPDS, WERS, supplier management, 8Ds, 5Ds, and related items

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the autonomous vehicle position.

Previously, I was responsible for tehcnical leadership on Automotive design & development projects with high degrees of complexity.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience working within industry standard forums
• Experience using network design tools for defining Ethernet communication
• Academic experience developing control or diagnostic systems
• Participation in Formula SAE, Formula Hybrid, EcoCar, or similar academic project in an electrical or controls capacity
• Socket programming/IP based communication
• Simulation technologies
• Automotive embedded system development
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and trust

Please consider me for the autonomous vehicle opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for system-level development on the overall functionality and development of autonomous mobile robotic systems, leveraging “Best in Class” engineering design and components.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with using requirements, PLM, and PLE toolsets such as Teamcenter, DOORS
• Working knowledge of Brake Systems, including mechanical systems, electro-mechanical devices, electric motors, embedded control systems, and electrical control units
• Understand Brake System hardware design and failure modes
• Understand the engineering theory and principles of Vehicle Dynamics
• Understand Chassis System development, verification, validation and vehicle manufacturing processes
• Experience developing embedded control systems
• Working knowledge of the engineering theory and principles of Vehicle Dynamics, including the tire friction circle, and vehicle bicycle model
• Full-stack cloud services development

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the autonomous vehicle position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical leadership in devising innovative solutions in engineering services; maintains awareness of current and emerging advanced engineering technologies, tools and methods that impact the delivery of projects.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Working knowledge of Autonomous Vehicle technology
• Familiarity with federal rules and regulations relating to Autonomous Vehicles (NHTSA, DOT)
• Experience leading and supporting projects involving multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiarity with planning policies and guiding documents such as Long-Term Strategic Plans and Technology Roadmaps
• Demonstrated success in grant and proposal writing
• A self-starter, comfortable working in a team environment while balancing competing needs
• Intellectual curiosity and comfort navigating ambiguity
• Automotive Test Engineering experience, including experience with automotive CANbus and vehicle diagnostic tools