Our client, a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Open CPI Engineer - DV Cleared to join their team. This contract role, based in either Romsey or Gloucester, requires a high level of security clearance and a deep understanding of SAP CPI, RF Test, RF Design, Embedded C/C++, and FPGA.
Key Responsibilities:
Engineering & Development
- 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
- 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
Testing & Assurance
- Define test plans aligned to customer requirements and acceptance criteria
- Develop automated test harnesses and regression test environments
- Identify defects, performance bottlenecks and integration risks early
- Provide clear reporting and evidence for assurance and accreditation processes
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
Job Requirements:
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrable hands-on experience with OpenCPI framework
- Strong C/C++ development in embedded or Linux environments
- Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) principles
- Experience integrating FPGA-based platforms (e.g. Xilinx or Intel toolchains)
- Experience working within secure National Security or MOD environments
- Ability to troubleshoot complex integration and performance issues
- Experience working with SDR and RF signal processing systems
If you have the required skills and experience and are looking for a new challenge within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a key part of our client's innovative team.
