About the role#
Stellar Science is looking for interns and co-op students to join our team in Albuquerque. This is a paid position focused on object-oriented C++ software development. You will work on scientific and engineering projects across several domains, including space domain awareness, image simulation, computer vision, and high-performance computing. We value candidates who are responsible, honest, and able to learn new tools quickly.
What you'll do#
You will support the development of software for complex systems. Your work will involve:
- Developing and maintaining mathematical and scientific software libraries.
- Contributing to projects in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and atmospheric modeling.
- Working on computational electromagnetics, thermal modeling, and CAD tools.
- Modeling laser sources and high-power microwave systems.
- Collaborating within small teams or working independently to meet mission requirements.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program for physics, mathematics, computer science, or engineering (electrical, mechanical, or aerospace).
- Proficiency in C++ software development.
- Ability to understand and implement scientific software libraries.
- Availability for full-time employment within a year of completing the internship.
- U.S. citizenship and willingness to undergo a background investigation.
- Experience or interest in cross-platform development (Linux and Windows), 3D graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan), UI development (Qt, React), or supercomputing (CUDA, MPI).
- Familiarity with aerospace vehicles, orbital mechanics, or directed energy systems is a plus.
- A representative sample of your code to demonstrate your programming skills.
Location & details#
This role is based on-site in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Some work may be performed at government or customer sites. The position is a paid, rolling internship.
About Stellar Science Ltd Co
Stellar Science Ltd Co develops custom software for scientific and engineering applications. Founded in 1999, the company creates tools for computer vision, image enhancement, and three-dimensional visualization. It supports systems ranging from desktop computers to high-performance supercomputing clusters. The firm is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees.
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