Sam Stern
Embedded Software Engineer III at Sierra Space
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolSam Stern is an Embedded Software Engineer III with 8 years of experience building safety-critical embedded systems for medical devices and spaceflight, currently developing and certifying flight and life-support software at Sierra Space in Madison, WI. He previously architected embedded control and treatment-delivery software at Accuray, where his work directly impacted radiation therapy machines used for cancer treatment. With a master's in computer science and a double undergraduate in Engineering Physics and Computer Science, Sam blends strong fundamentals in algorithms and systems with practical experience in C++, Java, and high-integrity development workflows. He has taught data structures, algorithms, and natural language processing as a graduate TA, signaling both deep technical knowledge and an ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. Known for troubleshooting tightly integrated hardware-software stacks—from plant growth experiments to propulsion and environmental control—he brings a thoughtful, test-focused approach to bringing advanced mission payloads from design to certified operation. Sam’s background uniquely combines academic rigor, hands-on systems integration, and a focus on AI-informed software solutions for mission-critical domains.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Double Major -- Engineering Physics & Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Double Major -- Engineering Physics & Computer Science at University of Wisconsin-MadisonMaster's degree, Computer Science, Master's degree, Computer Science at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Github Skills (13)
plotter9
cubit8
brep6
openscad6
dxf6
cad5
opencascade4
bug-tracker3
quest2
maze1
corona1
tetris1
openframeworks1
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
SamuelStern/SetupScripts
May 2018 - Jul 2018
Contributions:16 commits, 33 pushes, 3 branches in 1 month
SamuelStern/mcnp2cad
Jun 2018 - Nov 2018
Convert MCNP input files to a general CAD format
Contributions:32 pushes, 3 branches in 4 months
mcnpcadc-plus-plusdxf
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