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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance algorithmic trading software developer in Fort Wayne, IN is $110,352.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,800.00 and $128,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer vs Quantitative Analyst?

AspectFreelance Algorithmic Trading Software DeveloperQuantitative Analyst
CredentialsProgramming skills, trading platform knowledge, possibly certifications like CQFMathematics, statistics, finance degrees, certifications like CFA
Work EnvironmentIndependent, remote, project-basedOffice-based, team-oriented, financial institutions
Industry UsageDevelops trading algorithms for clients or own tradingAnalyzes financial data to inform trading strategies

While both roles involve quantitative skills and financial markets, Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developers focus on building and implementing trading algorithms independently, often working remotely. Quantitative Analysts typically analyze data within financial firms to develop trading strategies, often working in team environments. The roles overlap in technical skills but differ in scope and work setting.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Algorithmic Trading Software Developer job openings in Fort Wayne, IN as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,352 per year, or $53.1 per hour.

Scientist, Systems Engineering (Detection Algorithm Development)

L3HHCM20

Fort Wayne, IN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Scientist, Systems Engineering (Detection Algorithm Development) 

Job Code:  41811

Job Location:  Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

 

Job Description:

The ideal candidate for this position has extensive knowledge of EO/IR image / video processing techniques that can be implemented in low size, weight, and power (SWaP) space systems. Candidate will provide direct contributions and act as a technical lead for algorithm development, analysis, integration into flight hardware, on-orbit troubleshooting, and future pursuits.

Algorithm performance plays a key role in all stages of program life cycle. Candidate needs to be comfortable working with end customers to understand requirements and capabilities define and run trade studies to meet customer requirements. Candidate will also work closely with other systems engineers to define CONOPs, ICDs, and implementation requirements.

Essential Functions:

  • Lead/support development of image and video processing algorithm solutions for space based EO/IR systems
  • Lead/support analysis of image and video processing algorithms in support of system level trade studies, requirement compliance and system characterization. Perform modeling & simulation activities to accurately model Earth observing EO/IR systems in LEO, MEO, and GEO.
  • Support systems engineering trade studies, CONOP development, and modeling/simulation efforts
  • Implement custom and OpenCV-based image/video processing algorithms in FPGAs, GPUs, or embedded systems
  • Perform rapid complex trade studies assessing a variety of algorithms to achieve optimal performance. Comfortable using tools such as NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, CV2, CUDA.
  • Familiar with Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) imagery and phenomenology
  • Develop and improve instrument documentation, processes, and test procedures
  • Support concept of operation development and requirements analysis, decomposition, and generation at various levels of the system
  • Support requirements traceability and development of test plans to cover requirements
  • Support integration and test of electro-optical/infrared systems and related hardware/software
  • Provide support to engineering in developing technical specifications, interface control documents, test plans and procedures, and test conformance to specifications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
  • 5+ years experience in Python, C/C++, or VHDL
  • Professional experience implementing image/video processing algorithms in FPGAs, GPUs, or embedded systems


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong background in mathematics or physics
  • Experience developing embedded software / firmware
  • Ability to read/write C/C++ software
  • Inter-personal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team
  • Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership
  • Able to work with general direction or supervision in a demanding environment
  • Experience with data analysis and/or modeling and simulation (e.g. with MATLAB/Python)
  • Experience with estimating and managing costs
  • Experience architecting, analyzing, developing, and integrating end to end systems in areas such as EO/IR, RF, or space payload and spacecraft bus subsystems
  • Familiarity with program management, cost account management, integrated product teams

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