CPI Engineer

Overview

Open CPI Engineer | RF communications and SDR systems | Gloucester | c £80K | Requires Security Clearance

We are looking for an experienced OpenCPI Engineer to join the growing team in Gloucester. This exciting opportunity allows you to work on a variety of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes, contributing to the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge RF systems. If you have hands-on experience with the OpenCPI framework and are eager to advance your career in a high-impact, innovative environment, we want to hear from you!

• OpenCPI Framework Utilization - Undertake the development and integration of software-defined radio (SDR) systems using the OpenCPI framework.
• System Design & Integration - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and integrate RF communication systems, ensuring seamless operation within complex mission environments.
• Test & Measurement - Implement test driven development strategies and consider testing throughout the development lifecycle of an application, leveraging OpenCPI for effective system verification and validation.
• Software Optimization - Optimize the performance of OpenCPI-based systems, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability.
• Vulnerability & Security Analysis - Analyze and mitigate potential vulnerabilities within OpenCPI-based solutions.
• Collaboration & Reporting - Work closely with engineering and customer teams, providing detailed reports on system performance, issues, and proposed solutions.

• Proven experience working with the OpenCPI framework, including system design, integration, and optimization.
• Strong background in RF communications and software-defined radio (SDR) technologies.
• Expertise in digital signal processing (DSP), RF algorithms, and embedded system development.
• Proficient in C/C++ and/or VHDL for embedded applications
• Familiarity with SDR architectures and chipsets

• Evidence of previous OSP/BSP development
• Familiarity with Gnu Radio, Python and other SDR development tools
• Experience working in Linux environments and using Git Lab for version control.
• Knowledge of mission system integration and field trial support.
• Experience with real-time test and measurement, using tools such as vector signal analyzers.

You will require eDV Security Clearance, and have been born in the UK, to start this role

• Salary circa £80,000
• 4-day working week / 9 day fortnight
• Competitive pension scheme
• Bupa healthcare includes family and Dental
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Internal and External training and development
• Reimbursement for a professional membership

This is exciting and meaningful work providing the opportunity to contribute to national security and innovation