Stellar Science is a growing Albuquerque-based scientific software development company seeking talented scientists and software developers to create and extend exciting scientific and engineering analysis applications. We develop custom software products as well as perform basic research into algorithms and techniques for analyzing and simulating multi-spectral, polarization, infrared, radar, visible, and other types of imagery. We also build distributed high performance computing codes to model high power microwave sources, computational electromagnetic tools to model antennas, interactive exploitation systems to monitor and ascertain health and status of on-orbit satellites, and computer aided design (CAD) tools for building spacecraft models.

Stellar Science maintains the highest standards for its employees. Strong recommendations are required. To apply for any of the open positions listed below, please send your resume in any standard format (e.g. PDF, plain text, HTML, MS Word) to employment2@stellarscience.com.

For all positions, we are willing to consider a wide range of applicants ranging from recent college graduates to experienced scientists; the main requirements are that candidates be top-notch, responsible, self-motivated, honest, able to work well independently or in small teams, and be able to rapidly learn new languages, tools, and techniques as needed to meet mission requirements.

Stellar Science is a forward-thinking business that allows its developers and scientists to work at home when consistent with job requirements. Standard benefits include ten paid federal holidays (which may be floated as desired), three weeks vacation, a generous fully employer-funded SEP IRA, and fully employer-funded health insurance, as well as dental, disability, and life insurance.

Due to our work with the Department of Defense, applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be willing to undergo a background investigation. Some work will be performed at Kirtland Air Force Base.

Software Development Toolsmith

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. in computer science or related field, or equivalent technical experience
• Significant system administration or software development toolsmith experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Edit and configure cross-platform build scripts and files, predominantly using CMake
• Generate Python scripts and Java code for continuous integration system running under Jenkins/Hudson
• Set up and maintain revision control systems including Git and Subversion
• Maintain open source project management and issue tracking systems such as RedMine, TestTrack, and Bugzilla
• Configure and maintain scripts for automatic builds and nightly installers using NSIS or cross-platform installer packages
• Upgrade to new versions of various open source development libraries
• Make software packages work across Windows, Linux, and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters
• Assist IT with OS upgrades, maintaining Linux servers, and configuring/supporting a wiki
• Perform minor C++ code fixes
• Perform some software testing of auto-generated installers and GUIs, and report defects

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, in accordance with CFR 60-1.

ABOUT ALBUQUERQUE

Albuquerque, New Mexico is a high desert city nestled against the Sandia Mountains. As one of the oldest cities in America, Albuquerque has provided a home for people in the Rio Grande Valley for many centuries and is rich with history and culture. Boasting an average of over three hundred days of sunshine per year, the city has earned recognition as one of the best places to live, work, play, and do business. As Albuquerque continues to develop into a globally-competitive economic region, the city continues to be a favorite among expanding and relocating companies and is a "place to watch" as it proceeds to climb the high-tech ladder.