Open CPI Engineer

Langham Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Open CPI Engineer to work in Gloucester. This role offers an attractive salary of around £80,000 and involves developing and integrating RF systems within various Defence and Cyber projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in the OpenCPI framework and experience in SDR technologies. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, Bupa healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

4-day working week

Competitive pension scheme

Bupa healthcare for family

Internal and external training

Employee discounts

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience with the OpenCPI framework, system design, integration, and optimization.
• Strong background in RF communications and SDR technologies.
• Expertise in DSP, RF algorithms, and embedded system development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the development and integration of SDR systems using the OpenCPI framework.
• Collaborate with teams to design and integrate RF communication systems.
• Implement test-driven development strategies throughout the application lifecycle.

Skills

OpenCPI framework

RF communications

Software-defined radio (SDR)

Digital signal processing (DSP)

C/C++ or VHDL

Tools

GnuRadio

Linux

GitLab

Job description

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!

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills

• 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

Desirable Skills

• Evidence of previous OSP/BSP development
• Familiarity with GnuRadio, Python and other SDR development tools
• Experience working in Linux environments and using GitLab 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.

Security & Eligibility

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

Salary and Benefits

• 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