Location: UK
Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Our Client, Lockheed Martin is looking for an experienced OpenCPIEngineer to join their team in Gloucester, UK. 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.
As an OpenCPI Engineer, you will be responsible for utilising the OpenCPI framework to build, test, and optimise Software-Defined Radio (SDR) systems and RF applications. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing expertise in system integration, testing, and performance optimisation.
Lockheed Martin, provide meaningful work and continuous learning opportunities that will help develop your skills and progress your career. Lockheed Martin believe in supporting a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, hybrid work where possible, and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure you can enjoy both your professional and personal life.
Key Responsibilities:
* OpenCPI Framework Utilisation – 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 Optimisation – Optimise the performance of OpenCPI-based systems, ensuring maximum efficiency and reliability
* Vulnerability & Security Analysis – Analyse 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
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 them shape the future of software-defined communication systems.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
* Developed Vetting (DV) cleared
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Proven experience working with the OpenCPI framework, including system design, integration, and optimisation
* 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
Desired 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 analysers
Location
This is a full time position in Gloucester, UK.
Applicants must hold a Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the UK.
Employment Offer
At Lockheed Martin employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more. Lockheed Martin support and offer Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.
* 37.5 hour working week (4 day flexible option)
* Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement
* A wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through the wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment
* Private Medical Insurance
* Critical Illness
* Life Assurance
* Travel Insurance
* Employee discounts for top high street shops
* Employee Assistance Programme which includes free face to face counselling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc.
* Internal training and development alongside our education assistance programmes
* Reimbursement for a professional membership
* Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.
We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process.
We are looking for someone to start immediately.
Apply now to begin your next exciting career in the UK.
For further information about this position pleaseContact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.
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