Open CPI Engineer - National Security Business Be part of a growing and highly trusted supplier into the NS domain working to deliver mission critical solutions helping to keep the nation safe, secure and prosperous. Working on leading edge technology solutions including AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, Platform Engineering We have secured long term work, across the full spectrum, on the latest framework with the client, which provides the springboard for our ongoing growth and development in this domain, so join us on what will be an incredible growth journey. Role:We are seeking skilled OpenCPI Engineers to strengthen our SIGINT and RF delivery capability within the National Security domain. The role will support the development and deployment of high-performance SDR and FPGA based systems, delivering mission-critical capability into secure customer environments. These are hands-on, technical roles requiring OpenCPI expertise, SDR understanding, and experience operating within secure National Security or MOD environments. Primary Job Purpose: Design, develop and optimise OpenCPI components and applications for SIGINT and RF systems Integrate OpenCPI solutions onto FPGA-based and embedded SDR platforms. · Support system architecture, trade studies, and technical design decisions. Ensure robust, scalable and reusable OpenCPI-based implementations. Key Responsibilities Engineering & Development: Develop OpenCPI workers and containers in C/C++ and HDL (VHDL/Verilog where required) Integrate DSP chains into FPGA and embedded Linux environments Conduct trade-off analysis across performance, latency and resource utilisation Support hardware/software integration in secure lab and customer environments Delivery & Customer Engagement Work closely with Delivery Managers to ensure effective transition from design to deployed capability Operate directly within customer-facing secure environments where required Maintain strong technical credibility with National Security stakeholders Highlight technical risks, dependencies and resourcing requirements early. Built on over a 70 year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe – that’s our mission, passion, and motivation. Where you’ll work… Gloucester - Gloucester - You’ll find our Gloucester site in a business park two minutes from junction 11A of the M5; The site allows easy access to our local customer base. Set on the outskirts of the Cotswolds, you are never far from a picturesque view or lunch time walk. Clearances… Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be hold the highest level of UK Government Clearance.