OpenCPI Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Gloucester seeks an experienced OpenCPI Engineer to develop advanced RF systems within Defence and Cyber programs. This role involves utilizing the OpenCPI framework to build and optimize software-defined radio solutions in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The company offers flexible work schedules, a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, and a salary range of £72,500 to £90,000, reflecting the importance of professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience with OpenCPI framework and RF communication systems.
• Strong background in software-defined radio (SDR) technologies.
• Expertise in DSP, RF algorithms, and embedded systems development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate SDR systems using the OpenCPI framework.
• Collaborate with teams to design RF communication systems.
• Apply test-driven development with OpenCPI for validation.

Skills

OpenCPI framework experience

RF communications knowledge

Digital signal processing (DSP)

C/C++ programming skills

Experience in Linux environments

Knowledge of mission system integration

Tools

GitLab

GNU Radio

Vector signal analyzers

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced OpenCPI Engineer to join our Gloucester site. This role focuses on designing, developing, and deploying RF systems within Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes. You will work with the OpenCPI framework to build, test, and optimize software-defined radio (SDR) systems and RF applications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on system integration, testing, and performance optimization. The position offers flexible work schedules and hybrid options where possible, plus opportunities for continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• OpenCPI Framework Utilization – Develop and integrate SDR systems using the OpenCPI framework.
• System Design & Integration – Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and integrate RF communication systems for complex mission environments.
• Test & Measurement – Apply test-driven development and leverage OpenCPI for verification and validation throughout the development lifecycle.
• Software Optimization – Improve performance of OpenCPI-based systems for maximum efficiency and reliability.
• Vulnerability & Security Analysis – Identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in OpenCPI-based solutions.
• Collaboration & Reporting – Provide detailed reports on system performance, issues, and proposed solutions to engineering teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience 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.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and/or VHDL for embedded applications.
• Familiarity with SDR architectures and chipsets.
• Desirable: Evidence of previous OSP/BSP development.
• Familiarity with GNU Radio, 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.

Desirable Skills

• Evidence of previous OSP/BSP development
• Familiarity with GNU Radio, 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

What we offer

We value work-life balance with flexible working options and the possibility to work a 4-day week depending on business needs. Location: Gloucester. We provide a comprehensive benefits package to support wellbeing inside and outside of work, including private medical insurance, pension, dental, life assurance, travel insurance, employee discounts, and more. Salary range £72,500 – £90,000 plus benefits and bonus.

Working Schedule

4xFlex; options for flexible working arrangements and potential Fridays off, depending on business requirements.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets.