Application Engineer

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær; Malvern; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work-life balance

Continuous professional development

Innovative work environment

Job summary

A global leader in test and measurement solutions in the UK is seeking a highly skilled technical support engineer. The role involves providing implementation and integration support for real-time products and assisting customers with system setup and troubleshooting. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field, strong Linux and C/C++ skills, and a passion for customer engagement. Join an innovative team that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical implementation, configuration, and integration support for products.
• Assist customers in system setup, benchmarking, and troubleshooting real‑time environments.
• Deliver customer training, demonstrations, and technical workshops.

Skills

Linux internals

C/C++ development

Python scripting

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

• 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.
• 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.