Directed Energy Modeling and Simulation Programmer

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. Directed Energy Modeling and Simulation Programmer Albuquerque, NM Full Time 1 Mid Level Share Stellar Science is a growing Albuquerque-based scientific software development company seeking talented software developers to create and extend exciting scientific and engineering analysis applications. We develop custom software products using modern technologies, including C++23, massive parallelization, and supercomputing resources. Join our team to support research and development in modeling and simulation of high-power microwave systems and high energy laser systems, image and signature prediction, and computational electromagnetics. By employing a lightweight agile process, Stellar Science is highly productive and responsive to changing customer needs. Minimum Requirements: B.S. in physics, math, engineering, computer science, or a related field; M.S. or Ph.D. desired Substantial software development experience Familiarity with state-of-the-art radio frequency or laser modeling and simulation tools Ability to implement, understand, and maintain mathematical and scientific codes Object-oriented design and programming in C++ U.S. citizenship + willingness to undergo background investigation and perform some work at customer sites Experience in any of the following is a plus: Directed energy modeling and simulation experience RF or laser source, propagation and target effects modeling Cross-platform software development on Linux and Windows 3D graphics, ray tracing, and physics-based rendering User interface development with Qt Supercomputing, CUDA, OpenMP, MPI Code sample or C++ evaluation required Stellar Science is a forward-thinking business that allows its developers and scientists to work at home on occasion when consistent with job requirements. Standard benefits include eleven paid federal holidays (which may be floated as desired), three weeks paid time off, a generous fully employer-funded SEP IRA, and fully employer-funded health insurance, as well as dental, disability, and life insurance. Positions are in or near: Albuquerque, NM, Dayton, OH, or Tysons Corner, VA (Washington DC area) Share Apply Apply for this position Required *