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Stellar Science

Develops custom scientific and engineering software

Scientific Software Developer Intern Co-op

Fall 2026
No salary listed
Internship
Albuquerque, NM, USA
In Person
Software EngineeringDesktop Application Development
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Majoring in physics, mathematics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, computer science, or another relevant scientific or engineering field.
  • Ability to implement, understand, and maintain mathematical and scientific software libraries.
  • Software development experience in C++.
  • Availability for full-time employment within one year of completing the internship.
  • U.S. citizenship, willingness to undergo a background investigation, and ability to perform some work at government or customer sites.
  • Ability to work independently or in small teams and rapidly learn new languages, tools, and techniques as needed to meet mission requirements.
  • A representative sample of code demonstrating programming and software engineering skills will be requested during the evaluation process.
Responsibilities
  • Support object-oriented C++ software development in space domain awareness, image simulation, space systems modeling, laser source generation and effects modeling, high-power microwave systems modeling and simulation, computer vision, image processing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, atmospheric modeling, computational electromagnetics, high-performance computing, computer-aided design tools, meshing, and thermal modeling.
  • Develop and extend scientific and engineering analysis applications.
  • Use continuous integration, test-driven development, pair programming, and code reviews to develop high-quality, maintainable, and reusable code.
Desired Qualifications
  • Cross-platform software development on Linux and Windows.
  • Three-dimensional graphics using OpenGL, Open Scene Graph, WebGL, or Vulkan.
  • User interface development with Qt, Java Swing, TypeScript, React, or Material UI.
  • Supercomputing using CUDA, OpenMP, Message Passing Interface, threads, or graphics processing units.
  • Image processing, imagery analysis, computer vision, computer-aided design, or meshing.
  • Experience with aerospace vehicles, orbital mechanics, electromagnetics, or space domain awareness.
  • Artificial intelligence or machine learning.
  • Modeling and simulation.
  • Directed energy systems involving lasers or microwaves, or thermal analysis.

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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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

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Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Sep 13th, 2026
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