Scientific Software Developer (ABQ)

Stellar Science is a growing Albuquerque-based scientific software development company. We develop custom software products and perform research and development in domains that include computer vision and image processing, image simulation, high power microwave systems modeling and simulation, computational electromagnetics (CEM), monitoring the health and status of on-orbit satellites, high performance computing (HPC), and computer aided design (CAD) tools for building spacecraft models. We maintain high standards in all our software development efforts, utilizing modern development practices including continuous integration, test-driven development, and code reviews in order to develop high quality, maintainable, and reusable code. By employing a lightweight development process, we remain highly productive and responsive to changing customer needs. For all positions, we will consider applicants ranging from recent college graduates to experienced scientists; the main requirements are that candidates be top-notch, responsible, self-motivated, honest, able to work well independently or in small teams, and be able to rapidly learn new languages, tools, and techniques as needed to meet mission requirements. Stellar Science is a forward-thinking business that allows its developers and scientists to work at home when consistent with job requirements. Standard benefits include ten paid federal holidays (which may be floated as desired), three weeks vacation, a generous fully employer-funded SEP IRA, and fully employer-funded health insurance, as well as dental, disability, and life insurance. Due to our work with the Department of Defense, applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be willing to undergo a background investigation. Some work may be performed at Kirtland Air Force Base. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, in accordance with CFR 60-1. Scientific Software Developer (ABQ) Albuquerque, NM Full Time 1 Mid Level Share We hire smart Scientists and Software Engineers who love to create and maintain high quality, extensible code using modern C++ practices. Support software development in the following domains: computer vision and image processing, image simulation, laser or high-power microwave source generation and effects modeling, atmospheric modeling, computational electromagnetics (CEM), space domain awareness (SDA), high performance computing (HPC), computer aided design (CAD) tools, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques, among others. Minimum Requirements: B.S. in math, science, computational engineering, an engineering field, or computer science Substantial software development experience Object-oriented development and C++ programming experience Adept at learning new paradigms and programming development processes Enthusiasm for developing modern, high-quality C++23 code U.S. citizen, willing to undergo background investigation, and perform some work at government and/or customer sites Desired: Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in science, an engineering field, math, or computer science Active security clearance Experience in any of the following is a plus: Additional languages: Python, Java, TypeScript C++ Boost, Eigen libraries Cross-platform software development on Linux and Windows 3D graphics using OpenGL, Open Scene Graph, Vulkan, and/or WebGL User interface development with Qt, Material UI, Java Swing Supercomputing: OpenMP, threads, MPI, GPUs/CUDA/Optix Image processing, imagery analysis, or computer vision, computer aided design (CAD) Aerospace vehicles, orbital mechanics, electromagnetics, space domain awareness Spacecraft subsystem modeling Modeling and simulation, including directed energy Machine learning and data analysis using Python (pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn), C++, and frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow Reinforcement learning, large language model development, computer vision, data mining, and core ML techniques (classification, regression, clustering) Experience with Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration & Modeling (AFSIM) Experience with client- and server- side web applications Experience or interest in building collaborative web tools A representative sample of your code may be requested early in the evaluation process, e.g. something you've written for work, for a class, or for fun. It should be long enough to help evaluate your programming and software engineering skills. Share Apply Apply for this position Required *