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# Scientific Software Developer (DC, NoVA)

- **Company:** Stellar Science
- **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), 3D Computer Graphics Software, Microsoft Windows, Computer Vision, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Linux, Eigen (C++ Library), Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NumPy, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenGL, OpenMP, Qt (Software), Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Supercomputing, TypeScript, WebGL, Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), Pytorch, Orbital Mechanics, Material UI, Core Data, Information Technology, Vulkan Graphics API, Multiplatform
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=53ed56ec9272979e

## About the Role

* B.S. or advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) in computer science, math, science, or an engineering field.
 * Strong experience with object-oriented development and C++ programming. An enthusiasm for or interest in adopting modern C++23 practices is highly valued.
 * A track record of learning new paradigms and a desire to build clean, high-quality code.
 * U.S. citizenship and a willingness to undergo a background investigation. Ability to perform some work at government and/or customer sites in the Northern Virginia (NoVA) area. An active security clearance is a plus, but not required to apply.

Skills We Use (Experience in any of these is a plus)
We don't expect anyone to know all of these! If you have experience or interest in a few of these areas, we want to hear from you:

 * Python, Java, TypeScript, C++ Boost, or Eigen
 * Supercomputing (OpenMP, threads, MPI, GPUs/CUDA)
 * Cross-platform development (Linux and Windows)
 * 3D graphics (OpenGL, Vulkan, WebGL)
 * User interface development (Qt, Material UI)
 * Physics/aerospace modeling, orbital mechanics, directed energy, or simulation frameworks like AFSIM
 * Machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and core data analysis tools (NumPy, pandas)