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Stellar Science

AFSIM Software Engineer for Space Operations

Stellar Science, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101


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 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.

We are hiring developers to support space-focused feature development for multi-domain simulations and analysis. We are primarily enhancing the Advanced Framework for Simulation Integration & Modeling (AFSIM). AFSIM is designed for rapid scenario composability spanning multiple domains from the engineering to the mission level. It utilizes modern C++ and object-oriented design to offer a plug-in API, flexible agent and component modeling, and event-based execution with flexible time-resolution. Additional details can be seen here:

AFSIM | Stellar Science

Minimum Requirements:

B.S. in math, science, engineering field, or computer scienceSubstantial software development experience, preferably in object-oriented C++Knowledge of satellite operations, space systems, or astrodynamicsAbility to translate scientific research and engineering specs into robust code and unit testsU.S. citizen, willing to undergo background investigation, and perform some work at government and/or customer sitesDesired:

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in science, engineering field, math, or computer scienceExperience with AFSIM or related simulation frameworksExperience with space missions such as launch, operations, navigation, remote sensing, communications, space domain awareness, or space controlFamiliarity with Department of Defense intelligence and analysis organizations and processesExperience with key development/management tools e.g. GitLab, Conan, CMake, Sphinx, GtestAbility to interact with users & devs regarding feedback, bug reports, & code contributionsActive security clearance

Beyond the specific qualifications for this position, the following skills could provide value and versatility to Stellar Science’s broader portfolio of developer needs:

Aerospace vehicles, orbital mechanics, electromagnetics, space domain awarenessAdept at learning new paradigms and programming development processesInterest in developing modern, high-quality C++20/23 codeCross-platform software development on Linux, Windows, MacAdditional languages: Java, Python, JavaScriptRelevant libraries: Boost, Eigen, NLOPT, Dakota3D graphics using OpenGL, Open Scene Graph and/or WebGLUser interface development with Qt, Java Swing, Material UISupercomputing: OpenMP, threads, MPI, GPUsImage processing, imagery analysis, or computer vision, computer aided design (CAD)Positions are in Albuquerque, NM or in Tysons Corner, VA (Washington DC area).Stellar Science is an

equal opportunity employer

. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or national origin, in accordance with

federal regulations .

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