Application Engineer
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📍 United Kingdom
📅 Posted 2026-07-02 · via Himalayas
🏷 application-engineering,Systems-Engineering,Technical-Support,Solutions-Engineering,Sales-Engineering,Senior-Application-Engineer
Apply on original site ↗Key Responsibilities
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Provide technical implementation, configuration, and integration support for Concurrent Real-Time products, including RedHawk Linux, iHawk real-time servers, and simulation toolchains.
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Assist customers in system setup, benchmarking, latency optimization, and troubleshooting of real‑time environments.
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Deliver on-site or remote customer training , demonstrations, and technical workshops.
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Collaborate with R\&D teams to replicate issues, validate fixes, and contribute to product improvements .
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Develop and maintain technical documentation , solution guides, and best practices.
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Support pre‑sales activities by participating in technical presentations, proof-of-concept deployments, and requirements analysis .
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Partner with customers in aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial sectors to ensure successful deployment and long-term performance of their real‑time applications.
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Participate in system testing, performance evaluation, and custom configuration development as needed.
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Provide feedback to product management on feature requests and market needs .
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Travel internationally (approx. 15–25%) for customer engagements, training, and on-site support.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science , or a related technical field.
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Strong understanding of Linux internals , kernel tuning, or real‑time operating system concepts.
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Experience with C/C++ development and scripting languages such as Python, Bash , or similar.
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Familiarity with real‑time scheduling, latency analysis, multithreading , or performance optimization.
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Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work directly with customers.
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Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
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Fluency in English (additional European languages a plus).
Preferred Qualifications
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Hands-on experience with Concurrent Real-Time products or other real‑time Linux distributions.
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Experience in one or more industries such as aerospace & defense, automotive simulation, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing, robotics , or industrial control.
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Knowledge of networking, drivers, FPGA interfaces, or high‑performance computing .
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Background in real‑time simulation environments , such as MATLAB/Simulink‑based HIL systems.
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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
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