OpenCPI SDR Engineer — Hybrid RF Systems

Lockheed Martin; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Hybrid work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Gloucester is seeking an experienced OpenCPI Engineer to design, develop and deploy RF/SDR systems across defence programmes. You will work on OpenCPI-based solutions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to mission-critical projects at our Gloucester site.

The role offers hybrid working where possible, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for continuous professional development in cutting-edge software-defined communications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with OpenCPI framework across SDR/RF systems.
• Strong background in RF communications and SDR technologies.
• Expertise in DSP, RF algorithms and embedded development.
• Proficient in C/C++ and/or VHDL for embedded apps.

Responsibilities

• Utilise the OpenCPI framework to build SDR/RF applications.
• Design, integrate and test RF systems with cross-functional teams.
• Implement test-driven development and performance verification.
• Optimize software performance and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering and customers, reporting on system performance.

Skills

RF communications

Software-defined radio

DSP

Embedded development

C/C++

Tools

OpenCPI framework

VHDL

Linux

GitLab

GnuRadio

Python

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Gloucester is seeking an experienced OpenCPI Engineer to design, develop and deploy RF/SDR systems across defence programmes. You will work on OpenCPI-based solutions, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to mission-critical projects at our Gloucester site.

The role offers hybrid working where possible, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for continuous professional development in cutting-edge software-defined communications.