Imagery Analyst - AI/ML Training Data

Employer description and requirements

Role Title: Imagery Analyst - AI/ML Training Data

Role Type: Contractor (Part-time or Full-time)

Location: Remote, US-based.

micro1 is engaging Imagery Analyst - AI/ML Training Data experts to contribute to a high-impact customer project centered on drone and maritime sensor imagery. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

Review and refine machine-generated bounding boxes for accuracy on still imagery from drone and maritime sensors.

Identify and annotate objects missed by AI models.

Label data maintaining consistency and adherence to provided guidelines.

Deliver completed annotated images within a secure Navy environment

Maintain steady, reliable throughput of completed images; compensation is based on each image submission.

Transition to annotation of video frames as the project evolves and expands in scope.

Document and communicate any ambiguous cases or guideline questions clearly, demonstrating strong written and verbal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) or willingness to engage in the sponsorship process.

Demonstrated attention to detail and consistency performing repetitive, accuracy-critical tasks.

Experience with data labeling, bounding box annotation, or similar data-preparation activities.

Familiarity with aerial, maritime, or sensor-based imagery, especially in daylight and thermal formats.

Track record in high-volume, quality-controlled annotation environments (robotics or autonomous system data-labeling experience is a plus).

Comfort using dedicated software tools for labeling tasks, with a willingness to learn new applications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and clarifying labeling requirements.

Application screening questions

How soon can you start the work? (in days)

What is your expected hourly rate in USD?

How many hours per week are you available to work?

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Do you currently hold a CAC (DoD Common Access Card)?

If you don't have a CAC, are you willing to complete the Navy sponsorship process (short form, ~1 hr security training, and a CAC-office appointment)?

Do you have prior data-labeling or image-annotation experience?

Are you comfortable with high-volume, repetitive precision work tracked by output?

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