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# RedHawk Software Engineer

- **Company:** Hottinger, Bruel & Kjaer
- **Location:** Pompano Beach, FL, United States
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, Linux on Embedded Systems, Linux Kernel, Linux Distribution, Real-Time Operating Systems, Virtual Machines
- **Published:** August 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74335544-redhawk-software-engineer

## About the Role

* 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, including virtualization.

## Description

* Our team is looking for someone who is passionate about computer engineering and is self-directed, self-motivated, and detail-oriented to help us develop world class Linux RTOS software and real-time tools at both the kernel and application levels, for both the Intel/AMD and ARM64 architectures.
 * The real-time software engineer is responsible for executing or independently achieving project objectives by performing a variety of very complex engineering and process tasks which require in-depth and diversified technical knowledge.
 * Duties may pertain to product design, development, manufacturing, validation, system compatibility and sales/marketing support. The design/development or process design requirement activity is at a level where no previous practice may exist and where only the general nature of the problem is known.

All applicants for this position must be a US Citizen only. We are unable to hire any candidates for this position that are on a work visa, student visa, green card, or dual citizen.

Essential Duties:

 * You will develop, enhance, validate, and support Concurrent's RedHawk real-time enhanced Linux kernels and tools, working with both larger server-class systems that utilize standard Linux distributions, and smaller embedded hardware modules that utilize embedded Linux environments.
 * You will also develop, enhance, validate, and support Concurrent's KVM-RT real-time virtualization engine to ensure that both real-time hosts and real-time virtual machines continue to achieve the highest level of determinism and lowest latencies in the industry.
 * You will also periodically work on various projects including performance analysis, benchmarking, release engineering, security hardening, white paper authoring, quality assurance, and assisting with our automated nightly test system.
 * Assess and determine areas of current engineering emphasis to focus attention on maximum utilization of engineering capabilities.
 * Translate future product needs into engineering feasibility and be aware of product and project issues across multiple engineering disciplines.
 * Consider all systems level aspects of products in accomplishing the most complex conceptual and innovative design projects.
 * Employ all 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 ensure positive working relationship.
 * Impart technical expertise within department, and to customers, users' groups.


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