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Contractual R&D Software Developer Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

... software Represent and uphold B&D's Mission, Vision, and Values Maintain records for open jobs to ... Engineering, or other relevant field preferred Relevant work experience (4+ years) may substitute ...

Lead Scientist

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

... building an R&D-heavy company from the ground up. You'll own the experimental roadmap of Halo ... D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or closely related field * 8+ years of ...

... software • Represent and uphold B&D's Mission, Vision, and Values • Maintain records for open ... Engineering, or other relevant field preferred • Relevant work experience (4+ years) may ...

KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world ...

KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world ...

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How much do contractual r&d software developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual r&d software developer in Albuquerque, NM is $108,414.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,200.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual R&D Software Developer vs Permanent R&D Software Developer?

AspectContractual R&D Software DeveloperPermanent R&D Software Developer
Employment TypeTemporary, project-basedFull-time, ongoing
CredentialsTypically requires relevant degrees and experienceSame as contractual, often with additional benefits
Work EnvironmentOften in client or project sites, flexible arrangementsCompany offices or dedicated R&D labs
Industry UsageCommon in consulting, startups, and R&D firmsStandard in large corporations and research institutions

Contractual R&D Software Developers work on specific projects for a limited time, offering flexibility for employers and developers. Permanent R&D Software Developers have ongoing roles with benefits and career growth within a company. The choice depends on project needs and career goals.

What are the most commonly searched types of R&D Software Developer jobs in Albuquerque, NM?

The most popular types of R&D Software Developer jobs in Albuquerque, NM are:

Directed Energy Modeling and Simulation Programmer

Stellar Science

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

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 develop custom software products using modern technologies, including C++23, massive parallelization, and supercomputing resources.
Join our team to support research and development in modeling and simulation of high-power microwave systems and high energy laser systems, image and signature prediction, and computational electromagnetics. By employing a lightweight agile process, Stellar Science is highly productive and responsive to changing customer needs.
Minimum Requirements:

  • B.S. in physics, math, engineering, computer science, or a related field; M.S. or Ph.D. desired
  • Substantial software development experience
  • Familiarity with state-of-the-art radio frequency or laser modeling and simulation tools
  • Ability to implement, understand, and maintain mathematical and scientific codes
  • Object-oriented design and programming in C++
  • U.S. citizenship + willingness to undergo background investigation and perform some work at customer sites

Experience in any of the following is a plus:
  • Directed energy modeling and simulation experience
  • RF or laser source, propagation and target effects modeling
  • Cross-platform software development on Linux and Windows
  • 3D graphics, ray tracing, and physics-based rendering
  • User interface development with Qt
  • Supercomputing, CUDA, OpenMP, MPI
Code sample or C++ evaluation required

Stellar Science is a forward-thinking business that allows its developers and scientists to work at home on occasion when consistent with job requirements. Standard benefits include eleven paid federal holidays (which may be floated as desired), three weeks paid time off, a generous fully employer-funded SEP IRA, and fully employer-funded health insurance, as well as dental, disability, and life insurance.
Positions are in or near: Albuquerque, NM, Dayton, OH, or Tysons Corner, VA (Washington DC area)

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