With a heritage spanning more than 70 years, Roke delivers specialist expertise across sensors, communications, cyber, artificial intelligence and machine learning. We transform complex data into actionable insight, helping organisations make smarter decisions and stay ahead of evolving challenges.
United by purpose and driven by innovation, we're on an exciting growth journey. We invest in technology, push technical boundaries, and empower our people to make a meaningful difference through work that protects what matters most.
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OpenCPI 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 up to 5 skilled Engineers with extensive VHDL/Verilog/Xilinx experience 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.
- 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.
Where you’ll work…
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.
Due to the nature of this role, we require you to undergo the highest level of UK Government Clearance.
- Competitive reward package – highly competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, salary reviews and pension scheme.
- Work-life balance – flexible working through flexi-time and hybrid arrangements, plus 30 days' annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional holiday.
- Learning and development – access to over 20,000 LinkedIn Learning courses and our dedicated Roke Academy, supporting continuous learning and career development.
- Health and wellbeing support – flexible benefits including life assurance, a Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and eye care support.
- Private medical cover – access to private healthcare through Bupa.
- Recognition and rewards – length of service awards that celebrate and reward your contribution.
- Supportive and inclusive culture – a range of employee community groups that bring colleagues together, foster meaningful connections and create a genuine sense of belonging.
All benefits are subject to eligibility, terms and conditions.
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OpenCPI Engineer in Gloucester employer: Roke
Roke is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the Defence sector. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, flexible perks focused on health and wellbeing, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, all while contributing to meaningful projects that address national security challenges. With ample opportunities for professional growth and a supportive community, Roke is dedicated to empowering its team members to thrive in their careers.
