OpenCPI Engineer

Job Title: OpenCPI Engineer
Location: Gloucester, UK
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week – Four day working week)
Salary: £50,000 – £80,000 DOE
Clearance: Due to the nature of the work, current DV or eDV clearance is required.

 
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced OpenCPI Engineer to join a growing engineering team in Gloucester. This is a chance to work on a range of defence, cyber, and intelligence programmes, contributing to the design, development, and deployment of advanced RF and software-defined radio (SDR) systems.
The role offers flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of projects that have real-world impact.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Use the OpenCPI framework to develop and integrate SDR systems.
• Design and integrate RF communication systems with cross-functional teams.
• Apply test-driven development throughout the lifecycle of applications.
• Optimise system performance to ensure efficiency and reliability.
• Analyse and address vulnerabilities in OpenCPI-based systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues and provide detailed reports on progress and findings.

 
Skills and Experience Required

• Strong experience with the OpenCPI framework (design, integration, optimisation).
• Solid background in RF communications and SDR technologies.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing, RF algorithms, and embedded development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or VHDL for embedded applications.
• Familiarity with SDR architectures and chipsets.

 
Desirable Skills

• Experience with OSP/BSP development.
• Knowledge of GnuRadio, Python, and other SDR tools.
• Experience with Linux environments and GitLab version control.
• Understanding of mission system integration and field trial support.
• Hands-on experience with real-time test and measurement tools