C++ Software Engineer
About the job
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
- A code sample or C++ evaluation is required.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Willingness to undergo a background investigation is required.
- Create reusable, maintainable code to solve mathematical and physics problems.
- Implement scientific software tools across domains including space situational and domain awareness, computer vision, directed energy, metamaterials, and biothermal modeling.
- A master's or PhD degree is desired.
- Experience with Java, Python, or TypeScript is a plus.
- Experience with Boost, Eigen, or OpenCV libraries is a plus.
- Experience with cross-platform development on Linux and Windows is a plus.
- Experience with 3D graphics using OpenSceneGraph, OpenGL, or WebGL is a plus.
- Experience with supercomputing, including MPI, OpenMP, threads, or GPUs, is a plus.
- Experience with user interface development using Qt is a plus.
- Experience with continuous integration using Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, or CMake is a plus.
- Experience with image processing, imagery analysis, computer vision, or computer-aided design is a plus.
- Experience with aerospace vehicles, orbital mechanics, electromagnetics, or space domain awareness is a plus.
- Experience with modeling and simulation, including directed energy, is a plus.
- Experience with machine learning and data analysis using Python, pandas, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, C++, PyTorch, or TensorFlow is a plus.
- Experience with reinforcement learning, large language model development, computer vision, data mining, or core machine learning techniques such as classification, regression, or clustering is a plus.
- Experience with the Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration & Modeling (AFSIM) is a plus.
- An active security clearance is a plus.
About the company
Stellar Science builds custom software for science and engineering. It develops interactive, research-driven applications in computer vision, image enhancement, 3D visualization, computational electromagnetics, scene simulation, and thermal modeling. The software runs on a range from desktop machines to high‑performance computing clusters, and is designed to let researchers and engineers explore data and run simulations through interactive tools and visualization. Unlike larger firms that offer off‑the‑shelf solutions, Stellar Science creates tailored, project‑specific software by conducting research and development to meet unique needs. The company’s goal is to provide practical, specialized software that helps clients solve complex scientific and engineering problems and push the capabilities of their workflows.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1M
Headquarters
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The company’s September 2025 MDA Ash Phase II award added nearly $2 million.
- Open roles on September 4, 2026 signal continued demand and likely program growth.
- Defense demand for space domain awareness and directed-energy modeling supports multi-year software spending.
What critics are saying
- Revenue concentration risk: September 2025 MDA award and scattered DoD work dominate demand.
- Contract work requires U.S. citizenship and clearances, shrinking the talent pool and delaying hiring.
- A major prime contractor or agency insourcing effort can erase Stellar Science's niche engineering margins.
What makes Stellar Science unique
- Stellar Science builds custom scientific software for defense, space, and advanced simulation.
- Its August 2026 hiring targets C++ engineers across Albuquerque, Dayton, and Tysons Corner.
- Its products span computer vision, orbital mechanics, directed energy, and modeling for DoD clients.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Work Hours