OpenCPI Lead Software Engineer

Requisition  Eligible?:
Yes

ERP amount: 3,000

Type:
Exempt

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start: eDV (Enhanced Developed Vetting)
Final Clearance: eDV (Enhanced Developed Vetting)
Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department : RMS UK Svcs Business Unit: RMS UK Svcs About the role

We are looking for an experienced OpenCPI Lead Software Engineer to join our growing team at our Gloucester site. 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!

At Lockheed Martin, we value work-life balance, providing flexible work schedules and hybrid work options where possible. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you lead a fulfilling and healthy life inside and outside of work.

This role offers opportunities for continuous professional development, allowing you to grow your skills while contributing to mission-critical projects.

As a Lead OpenCPI Engineer, you will be responsible for utilizing the OpenCPI framework to build, test, and optimize software-defined radio systems and RF applications. You’ll mentor junior staff, refine our ways of working, and act as a consultant to clients and third parties.

You’ll be the technical expert building the next wave of National Security and defence‑grade RF cyber capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

OpenCPI Framework Utilization – Lead the development and integration of software-defined radio (SDR) systems using the OpenCPI framework.

System Design & Integration – Be the subject matter expert within a cross-functional team designing and integrating 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.

Technical Leadership – Mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, act in the capacity of subject matter expert, and take ownership of the evolution of our technical standards.

Consultation – You’ll interact directly with other teams and stakeholders on a daily basis in order to ensure the wider success of our clients and partners

Innovation – Continue our efforts to push the boundaries of OpenCPI development using the latest AI/ML tooling and hybrid cloud compute environments enabling our growth to outpace our team size.

Collaboration & Reporting – Work closely with engineering and customer teams, providing detailed reports on system performance, issues, and proposed solutions.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative solutions for both Lockheed Martin and our customers, delivering cutting-edge technology in the realm of RF communications and SDR systems.

If you are passionate about OpenCPI and want to leverage your expertise to contribute to innovative defence and cyber projects, we encourage you to apply. Join Lockheed Martin and help us shape the future of software-defined communication systems.

Security Clearance This role requires you to be able to obtain and maintain eDV security clearance.

You don’t need to hold eDV clearance when you apply. If you don’t currently have it, we’ll support you through the application process.

Apply now to help us shape the future of RF Cyber at Lockheed Martin.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience It is expected that you can evidence significant experience in one of the following:

Working as a senior or lead developer using the OpenCPI framework, including the development of OSPs, components, applications and tests

Strong background in RF communications and software-defined radio technologies & architectures

Expertise in digital signal processing, algorithm or payload development, and embedded system design

Proficient in C/C++ and/or VHDL for embedded applications, and additionally with Python Desired SkillsEW or SIGINT capability development (including RF waveform and protocol vulnerability analysis)
FPGA/RFSOC development experience and proficiency in VHDL (or Verilog)
Familiarity with Gnu Radio, Mat Lab, AMD EDF or other SDR development tools

Commercial and Military communications stacks and modem development (e.g IEEE 802.x, COFDM, Satcoms, or Link 16)
Working in AWS and CICD pipelined environments, especially with Git Lab and Linux Real-time test and measurement, using tools such as vector signal analyzers

Leading technical projects, budgets and teams