Job Description
Open CPI Engineer
Industry: Tier 1 Defence Prime
Location: Fully onsite – Gloucester
Working Week: 37.5 hrs across 4 days
Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) required!
The Opportunity:
Operate where most engineers never get access — a classified R&D environment building the UK’s next-gen RF systems for intelligence and defence operations. You’ll take point on OpenCPI-based SDR systems — designing, integrating, and optimising platforms that are deployed into live mission environments.
Your Impact
* OpenCPI Architecture: Design, extend, and integrate OpenCPI modules to support high-performance SDR and embedded RF systems.
* End-to-End System Delivery: Lead full-lifecycle development — from prototyping and simulation to field deployment and operational validation.
* Software Defined Radio (SDR): Architect reconfigurable, ultra-reliable SDR systems with low-latency DSP pipelines.
* Embedded Signal Processing: Implemented and optimised RF algorithms across C/C++, VHDL, and FPGA environments.
* Field Trial Execution: Own deployment and performance validation alongside mission teams in live scenarios.
* DevOps for Defence: Develop in secure Linux environments using GitLab, CI/CD, and modern toolchains.
Key Requirements:
* UK National with current UKIC Developed Vetting (DV) and willingness to obtain enhanced DV.
* Proven expertise with OpenCPI — architecture, development, integration
* Strong foundation in RF communications and software-defined radio (SDR) technologies
* Proficiency in C/C++, VHDL, and DSP algorithm implementation
* Experience with Linux environments, version control, and SDR development tools (e.g., GnuRadio, Python)
* Familiarity with OSP/BSP development and real-time testing (e.g., using vector signal analysers)
* Track record of delivering embedded systems into mission environments
Benefits Package:
* Base Salary: Up to £85,000
* Bonus: Up to 10% based on individual performance
* Work-Life Balance: 4-day workweek (Fridays off)
* Pension: 10% employer contribution
* Healthcare: Private medical and dental coverage
* Leave: 25 days annual leave + public holidays
* Support: Critical illness, travel insurance, EAP
* L&D: World-class training, technical certifications, and career progression
For more information or to apply, please reach out to:
Contact | 02077806706
LinkedIn | George Bates | LinkedIn
Email | george.bates@ansonmccade.com
Open CPI Engineer