Stellar Science

Develops custom scientific and engineering software

C++ Software Engineer

Software EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least three years of industry experience creating reusable, maintainable code to solve math and physics problems.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Willingness to undergo a background investigation is required.
A code sample or C++ evaluation is required.

Responsibilities

Implement scientific software tools in areas including space situational awareness, computer vision, directed energy, metamaterials, and biothermal modeling.

Desired Qualifications

A master's or PhD degree is desired.
Experience with Java, Python, or TypeScript.
Experience with Boost or Eigen libraries.
Cross-platform development on Linux and Windows.
Experience with 3D graphics using OpenSceneGraph, OpenGL, or WebGL.
Experience with supercomputing, including MPI, OpenMP, threads, or GPUs.
User interface development using Qt.
Experience with continuous integration tools including Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, or CMake.
Experience in image processing, imagery analysis, computer vision, or computer-aided design (CAD).
Experience with aerospace vehicles, orbital mechanics, electromagnetics, or space situational awareness.
Experience with modeling and simulation, including directed energy.
An active security clearance is a plus.

Stellar Science is seeking several modern C++20/23 Software Engineers with three or more years of industry experience creating reusable, maintainable code solving challenging math and physics problems. BS (or equivalent experience) required, MS/PhD degree desired. Join our unique, collaborative team to help implement leading-edge scientific software tools in fascinating domains including space situational awareness, computer vision, directed energy, metamaterials, and biothermal modeling.

Experience in any of the following is a plus:

Additional languages: Java, Python, TypeScript
Relevant libraries: Boost, Eigen
Cross-platform development on Linux and Windows
3D graphics: OpenSceneGraph, OpenGL, WebGL
Supercomputing: MPI, OpenMP, threads, GPUs
User interface development: Qt
Continuous integration: git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, CMake
Image processing, imagery analysis, computer vision, computer aided design (CAD)
Aerospace vehicles, orbital mechanics, electromagnetics, space situational awareness
Modeling and simulation, including directed energy
Code sample or C++ evaluation required.

Extremely flexible work schedule & generous benefits.

US Citizenship required + willingness to undergo a background investigation.

Active Security Clearance is a plus.

Positions are in Tysons Corner, VA (Washington DC area) or Albuquerque, NM.

See our generous and flexible benefits at our https://www.stellarscience.com/careers#benefits

About the Company

Stellar Science

Develops custom scientific and engineering software

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, NM
Founded: 1999

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