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
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