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Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer

Vibration testing and data analysis platform

Software Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$85k - $100k/yr+ 10% Yearly Bonus
Mid
Pompano Beach, FL, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringSystems Software Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Good foundations in C and C++ with experience from working on individual projects.
  • Familiarity with Bash scripting and Linux in general.
  • Classwork and/or knowledge of operating system fundamentals, application debugging, performance tuning, and performance profiling.
  • All applicants must be U.S. citizens; candidates on student visas, work visas, green cards, or with dual citizenship are ineligible.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, enhance, validate, and support Concurrent's RedHawk real-time enhanced Linux kernel and tools, working with larger server-class systems using standard Linux distributions and smaller embedded hardware modules using embedded Linux environments.
  • Develop, enhance, validate, and support Concurrent's NightStar real-time tool suite to maintain its real-time performance.
  • Work periodically on projects including performance analysis, benchmarking, release engineering, security hardening, quality assurance, and assisting with the automated nightly test system.
  • Assess and determine current engineering emphasis areas to focus engineering capabilities effectively.
  • Translate future product needs into engineering feasibility and remain aware of product and project issues across multiple engineering disciplines.
  • Consider system-level aspects of products when accomplishing complex conceptual and innovative design projects.
  • Employ required section equipment, tools, and methods.
  • Contribute to improving the technical knowledge base and effectiveness of other engineers.
  • Interface with co-workers and staff from other departments and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Impart technical expertise within the department and to customers and user groups.

About the company

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Darmstadt, Germany

Founded

1942

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What believers are saying

  • Fusion-LN 12-channel modules ship now, expanding HBK's sound-and-vibration installed base.
  • Sentech strengthens HBK across aerospace, energy, defence, and industrial accounts.
  • HBK's Spectris backing supports acquisition funding and broader cross-selling into adjacent test markets.

What critics are saying

  • US regulators still must clear Sentech; failure kills the August 2026 expansion plan.
  • Sentech's 86 employees across Pennsylvania and North Carolina complicate integration before year-end 2026.
  • HBK still fights established rivals in aerospace and industrial sensing, compressing pricing and margins.

What makes Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer unique

  • Fusion-LN back-compatibility lets LAN-XI customers upgrade without forklift replacement.
  • Sentech adds LVDT, RVDT, and speed sensing to HBK's embedded portfolio.
  • HBK spans sensing, testing, modelling, and simulation for product-development workflows.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Training Programs
  • Mentorship Program
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

HBK World
Aug 1st, 2026
HBK announces acquisition of Sentech

HBK has signed an agreement to acquire Sentech, a leading provider of precision position and speed sensing technologies, strengthening our capabilities in embedded sensing across aerospace, energy, defence, and industrial markets.

Process and Control Today Ltd
Mar 18th, 2026
The next generation in sound and vibration data acquisition.

The next generation in sound and vibration data acquisition. 18/03/2026 HBK - Hottinger, Bruel & Kjaer Designed to meet the evolving needs of engineers and researchers, Hottinger Brüel & Kjær's (HBK) latest innovation in sound and vibration measurement - Fusion-LN - has expanded its product line with a 12-channel module, which is available now for delivery. Fusion-LN introduces a streamlined approach to data acquisition, supporting applications across aerospace and defence, telecom, audio, industrial, and automotive sectors. Its modular design and intuitive interface enable users to adapt quickly to changing test requirements without compromising accuracy or reliability. A key function is that owners of HBK's LAN-XI data acquisition tool can preserve current capabilities and past investments, as Fusion-LN has backwards compatibility with LAN-XI. Operators are now also able to place Fusion-LN modules - combined with LAN-XI modules - in the same frame, which provides a seamless upgrade and allows them to expand their system, instead of replacing it. As industries face increasing demands for precision and efficiency, Fusion-LN provides engineers with a platform to simplify complex measurement tasks, while ensuring scalability for their future challenges.