Imagery Analyst - AI/ML Training Data
Listing checked October 7, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks imagery specialists to support a customer project involving drone and maritime sensor data. You will review and correct machine-generated bounding boxes on still images, then label objects the models missed. Work happens inside a secure Navy environment using micro1's own labeling tool. No AI background is needed. Your eye for detail and familiarity with aerial or thermal imagery carry the day. Pay runs from $20 to $60 per hour, and the engagement can be part-time or full-time.
What You'll Do7
- 1Check machine-drawn bounding boxes on drone and maritime stills, fixing any that are off target.
- 2Mark objects the AI overlooked, such as vehicles, boats, people, and aircraft.
- 3Annotate both daylight and thermal sensor captures while following the project's labeling rules.
- 4Submit finished annotated images through micro1's proprietary application inside a secure Navy setting.
- 5Keep a steady volume of completed images moving, since pay ties to each submission.
- 6Shift to labeling video frames once the project scope grows in that direction.
- 7Flag unclear cases or guideline gaps in writing so the team can resolve them.
Requirements8
- 1U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
- 2Ability to obtain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) or willingness to go through Navy sponsorship.
- 3Proven focus and consistency on repetitive tasks where accuracy matters.
- 4Hands-on experience with data labeling, bounding box annotation, or similar data-prep work.
- 5Comfort reading aerial, maritime, or sensor imagery, including daylight and thermal formats.
- 6Background in high-volume, quality-controlled annotation settings. Robotics or autonomous-system labeling is a plus.
- 7Willingness to pick up new labeling software tools.
- 8Clear written and verbal communication for reporting and clarifying requirements.
Who Should Apply
The right fit is a U.S. citizen who has spent time labeling images, drawing bounding boxes, or preparing sensor data, and who can stay sharp through repetitive, accuracy-critical work. If you have looked at aerial or maritime imagery, especially thermal captures, you will settle in faster. This role is less suited to someone who wants variety or creative freedom in their tasks, or who dislikes working inside strict guidelines. Candidates often get rejected when they cannot show a track record of high-volume annotation with tight quality control, or when they lack the U.S. citizenship and CAC eligibility the project requires.
Salary Insight
The rate is $20 to $60 per hour, with compensation based on each image submission. Final pay depends on your throughput and the project's needs.
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In your application, name the exact labeling tools you have used and the volume of images you annotated per day or week. Mention any experience with thermal or aerial sensor data, and confirm your U.S. citizenship and CAC eligibility up front. Those details map directly to the screening criteria.
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