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Requirements
Must:
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
Description
We are a prominent entity in the Defence & Security sector, seeking a skilled Open CPI Engineer - DV Cleared to join our team in either Romsey or Gloucester. This contract role offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and solutions. Our team values innovation and technical expertise, and we are committed to providing a supportive environment for professional growth. Join us to play a key role in delivering critical capabilities to our clients.
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