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Applications Engineer

HBK


Job Location:

Chatsworth, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 80000 - 85000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


Primary Responsibilities

As an Applications Engineer you will work closely with Dytran customers to understand their measurement applications and assist in selecting appropriate sensor and instrumentation solutions from Dytrans product portfolio.


You will also work with customers and the Dytran Engineering Design Team to define requirements for new or modified sensor products that address emerging customer and market needs.


The Applications Engineer serves as a technical liaison between Engineering Sales and our customers. Responsibilities include supporting technical inquiries assisting with New Product Requests (NPRs) coordinating prototype activities providing development updates and communicating customer feedback to Engineering for continuous product improvement.


In addition to supporting external customers the Applications Engineer will participate in laboratory testing and product evaluation prepare technical reports and engineering documentation develop operating and quick-start guides and assist with technical content for Sales and Marketing.


Your day-to-day work may include but is not limited to:


  • Support technical interactions between current and potential customers Engineering and Sales.
  • Review customer measurement applications and assist with the selection and application of accelerometers pressure sensors force sensors and associated instrumentation.
  • Prepare written technical explanations data analyses application notes test reports and engineering documentation for internal and external customers.
  • Conduct laboratory testing sensor evaluation troubleshooting and data analysis.
  • Assist with the development of test setups and execution of engineering evaluations.
  • Provide technical updates to management and other team members regarding customer inquiries New Product Requests prototype development testing results and customer feedback.
  • Prepare operating guides quick-start guides technical articles product information sales presentations and case studies.
  • Assist with the development of product requirements and New Product Requests based on customer needs and technical feasibility.
  • Coordinate with Design Engineering during the development and evaluation of new or modified sensor products.
  • Conduct market research on competitive products and emerging technologies and prepare product comparison matrices to support Sales and Engineering.
  • Analyze existing applications and markets to identify potential customers and new applications for Dytran products.
  • Participate in customer meetings product demonstrations trade shows and technical conferences.
  • Develop increasing technical ownership of customer applications and Dytran sensor technologies as experience is gained.

Professional Qualifications


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 02 years of engineering experience. Relevant internships co-op experience university projects laboratory experience or engineering team activities are welcome.
  • Fundamental understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world technical problems.
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications drawings test data and other engineering information.
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly in both written and verbal form.
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on engineering and laboratory environment
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and common engineering software tools.
  • Ability to work onsite at the Dytran facility in Chatsworth CA.

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience is preferred but not required:

  • Coursework internship project or laboratory experience involving vibration dynamics instrumentation signal processing data acquisition controls electronics or mechanical testing.
  • Familiarity with accelerometers pressure sensors force sensors strain gauges or other measurement technologies.
  • Experience with oscilloscopes data acquisition systems signal generators multimeters shakers or other laboratory test equipment.
  • Familiarity with MATLAB Python LabVIEW SolidWorks or similar engineering and analysis tools.
  • Experience with engineering drawings CAD models or basic mechanical design.
  • Internship or project experience in aerospace automotive defense manufacturing test and measurement or instrumentation.
  • Interest in customer-facing engineering and technical problem-solving.

Personal Skills

  • Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies and applications.
  • Ability to interface professionally with individuals across different technical disciplines and levels of experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with an interest in understanding and solving customer problems.
  • Ability to explain technical subjects clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple technical assignments and priorities.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional engineering team.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $80000 to $85000 annually plus 10% bonus. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors including but not limited to the individuals qualifications experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.


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.


We live up to our three values: Be True Own It and Aim High. We believe in absolute integrity its how we win for stakeholders the environment and each other. We believe in teamwork and keeping our promises to ourselves and others. Finally we believe in being bold and positive. This is how we perform at our best and achieve greater success.


About HBK

On January 1 2019 Brüel & Kjær and HBM merged to form HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær). With over 3500 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 .


Compensation

The pay range for this position is $80000 to $85000 annually. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors including but not limited to the individuals qualifications experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.


Featured Benefits

We believe that work is what we do so we can enjoy the rest of life. At HBK we offer Vacation and Paid Sick Leave separately in accordance with California law. New hires in California receive both plus 11 paid holidays and two volunteer days. We match up to 5% of your 401(k) deferralswith immediate vesting. Our medical and dental plans are among the best in the country. We also offer tuition reimbursement after six months of employment.

Freedom with responsibility is the framework for HBK employees. This allows for a good work-life balance and a constant development of professional and personal skills in an international and pleasant working environment.


ITAR Requirements

This position requires the use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen U.S. permanent resident (i.e. green card holder) political asylee or refugee.


Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time and will not require sponsorship either now or in the future to obtain an employment visa.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Dytran Instruments Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All decisions related to recruitment selection hiring training promotion transfer payment training benefits and other conditions of employment will be made based on valid job qualifications and business reasons. All such decisions shall be made without regard to race color religion practice of religious dress practice of religious grooming creed sex national origin age disability marital status pregnancy sexual orientation citizenship gender identity veteran status or any other class protected by federal lawstate or local. This includes consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.


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