Application Engineer

Key Responsibilities Provide 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 Qualifications Bachelor’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 Qualifications

• Hands-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 Offer

At 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 HBK On 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 https://www.hbkworld.com.

Apply Today If you are passionate about delivering value to customers and thrive in a technical environment, we would love to hear from you.