We're looking for an experienced embedded software engineer to take a leading technical role in the design and delivery of projects involving the Open Component Portability Interface (OpenCPI) framework. In this role you will work on defence projects, primarily in the Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) Electronic Warfare (EW) space (e.g. https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/project/next-generation-explosive-ordnance-disposal-for-the-british-army/)
Cambridge Consultants undertakes over 300 technology, design and consulting projects every year and operates across a broad range of markets, from Consumer Devices to Industrial Systems to Defence and National Security. In the defence sector Cambridge Consultants has significant experience delivering complex OpenCPI projects and has worked on all aspects of OpenCPI development: core framework improvements; OpenCPI System Support Project (OSP) development; and component, worker, and application development. We're looking for people with relevant previous experience to help increase our OpenCPI capability and deliver these complex projects which are important to our clients' ambitions.
We're looking for someone who appreciates doing a broad range of tasks and is keen to take on positions of leadership and responsibility to facilitate the sale and delivery of OpenCPI projects.
Regarding project delivery, the work will primarily involve implementation, system architecture, requirements management and client interaction. Other day-to-day tasks include: mentoring and guiding junior engineers, including task definition and technical oversight; and liaising with project managers on time, budget, project progress, and project planning. There will also be technical sales work which will primarily involve high-level design and cost estimation to support commercial teams in writing bids.
We're looking for applicants with the following mix of experience and skills:
The following experience is of interest to us, but we would still welcome your application without the following:
Some projects at Cambridge Consultants are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to obtain a Security Check level security clearance ( https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant ). You must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.
We welcome applications from people with prior industrial experience in one or more relevant technical roles. We are looking for excellence and are interested in both your skills and ability to learn quickly as well as your experience.
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