OpenCPI Lead Software Engineer
Lockheed Martin · Gloucester, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 15 Oct 2026.
Overview
As OpenCPI Lead Software Engineer, you will steer SDR and RF software development using the OpenCPI framework. You’ll work within a cross-functional team to design, integrate, test, and optimize defence-grade RF systems. You’ll mentor junior engineers and shape technical standards while engaging with clients and partners. The role combines hands-on development with design leadership in a high-impact, mission-focused environment. You’ll contribute to cutting-edge RF capabilities and AI/ML-enabled innovation.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible work schedules
- hybrid work options
- comprehensive benefits package
- continuous professional development
Responsibilities
- Lead development and integration of SDR systems using the OpenCPI framework
- Serve as subject matter expert in RF systems design within a cross-functional team
- Implement test-driven development and oversee verification/validation using OpenCPI
- Mentor junior engineers, lead design reviews, and drive evolution of technical standards
- Interact with teams and stakeholders to ensure customer and partner success
- Drive innovation using AI/ML tooling and hybrid cloud environments
- Provide detailed performance reports and proposed solutions to engineering and customer teams
Key requirements
- Significant experience as a senior or lead developer with OpenCPI
- Strong RF communications and SDR architectures background
- Expertise in digital signal processing, algorithms or payload development, and embedded systems design
- Proficiency in C/C++ and/or VHDL for embedded apps; Python
- mentoring
- stakeholder communication
- collaboration
- OpenCPI framework
- RF communications
- SDR
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