Explore selected writings from George D. Allen on systems engineering, functional safety, and digital transformation in the automotive domain. These insights reflect real-world program experience and the lessons learned from integrating complex systems into production reality.
Articles
Automotive Verification Failure in Three Ford Recalls
Automotive verification failure in three Ford recalls exposes layered gaps in software state management, process control, and durability validation.
Verification in Software-Defined Vehicles: Autonomy Does Not Scale
Software-Defined Vehicles vehicles expand through deployment, but verification remains finite. Scaling fleets without bounded Usecases creates systemic risk.
Airbag Recall: Why Validation Failed Over Time
Airbag recall exposes a time-based validation failure where environmental degradation exceeded original design assumptions.
The V-Model Isn’t a Schedule: It’s a Commitment Map
Engineering integrity depends on treating the V-Model as a measurable commitment linking requirements, verification, and proof—not a project schedule.
Summary: Waymo Recall and the Scenario Drift
The Waymo recall reveals how scenario drift can outrun verification when autonomous systems scale into unbounded real-world environments.
When State Certainty Fails: The Ford F-150 Control Investigation
The Ford F-150 control investigation exposes a control state failure where authority persists after state certainty degrades in a safety-critical system.