Jens Christ

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Lucid Motors

Newark, California, United States

Overview

Jens is a senior embedded engineer with 15 years of experience in automotive ECU software. Specializing in security and firmware updates, he has led platform security initiatives at Lucid Motors and previously worked at VECTOR Informatik. He holds a Dipl. Ing. (FH) from Hochschule Mannheim.

A key aspect of his work is bridging the gap between the practical realities of embedded engineering and the stringent requirements of product security, including performing detailed threat and risk analysis.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Informal

Big Picture Person

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Topics They Care About

Automotive Cybersecurity
His expertise centers on platform security fundamentals, including secure boot, threat analysis, and firmware update flows for automotive ECUs.
Embedded ECU Software
Possesses 15 years of experience in automotive ECU software, working across a wide range of microcontrollers, OEM constraints, and integration environments.
Firmware OTA Updates
A core specialty mentioned in his headline and job descriptions, focusing on update procedures over Ethernet and CAN, including reliability and recovery.

Media Appearances

Jens has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2019 - 1-2023
Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Lucid Motors
10-2011 - 9-2012
Software Development Engineer at VECTOR Informatik
9-2010 - 2-2011
Intern at Fraunhofer USA CESE (Center for Experimental Software Engineering)
4-2009 - 10-2009
Intern at Harman/Becker Automotive Systems
9-2006 - 3-2007
Intern at Bihl+Wiedemann

Education

2005 - 2011
Dipl.Ing.(FH) from Hochschule Mannheim

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When Writing An Email

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