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Application Engineer
HBK Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer
Anyunitedkingdom
Job Description
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical implementation, configuration, and integration support for Concurrent Real-Time products, including RedHawk Linux, iHawk real-time servers, and simulation toolchains.Assist customers in system setup, benchmarking, latency optimization, and troubleshooting of real‑time environments.Deliver on-site or remote customer training, demonstrations, and technical workshops.Collaborate with R\&D teams to replicate issues, validate fixes, and contribute to product improvements.Develop and maintain technical documentation, solution guides, and best practices.Support pre‑sales activities by participating in technical presentations, proof-of-concept deployments, and requirements analysis.Partner with customers in aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial sectors to ensure successful deployment and long-term performance of their real‑time applications.Participate in system testing, performance evaluation, and custom configuration development as needed.Provide feedback to product management on feature requests and market needs.Travel internationally (approx. 15–25%) for customer engagements, training, and on-site support.Required QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.Strong understanding of Linux internals, kernel tuning, or real‑time operating system concepts.Experience with C/C++ development and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or similar.Familiarity with real‑time scheduling, latency analysis, multithreading, or performance optimization.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work directly with customers.Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.Fluency in English (additional European languages a plus).Preferred QualificationsHands-on experience with Concurrent Real-Time products or other real‑time Linux distributions.Experience in one or more industries such as aerospace & defense, automotive simulation, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing, robotics, or industrial control.Knowledge of networking, drivers, FPGA interfaces, or high‑performance computing.Background in real‑time simulation environments, such as MATLAB/Simulink‑based HIL systems.Prior experience in a customer-facing engineering role.What We OfferAt HBK, we believe in freedom with responsibility, enabling a healthy work-life balance and continuous professional development. You will join an international team in an innovative and enjoyable working environment.About HBKOn January 1, 2019, Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged to form HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With over 3,500 employees worldwide, production facilities in Denmark, Germany, the UK, the USA, China, and Portugal, and a presence in 80 countries, HBK is a global leader in test and measurement solutions. Learn more at TodayIf you are passionate about delivering value to customers and thrive in a technical environment, we would love to hear from you.SummaryLocation: Home Working, GBType: Full time