Foreign Language Annotator

AeroVironment, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

We are seeking detail-oriented Foreign Language Annotators to support advanced analytic technologies. You will annotate English and multiple foreign languages across text, video, image, and speech formats, preparing high-quality datasets for ML evaluation.

Proficiency in English and at least one target language is required. This part-time role offers flexible collaboration with data teams and production-driven environments.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal English, plus proficiency in one or more required languages.
• Experience with linguistic analysis, transcription, or data annotation is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Annotate and analyze video, image, speech, and text data in English and target foreign languages.
• Identify, prepare, and curate relevant datasets for machine learning and evaluation.
• Apply annotation guidelines to ensure data integrity and high production standards.
• Conduct transcription, translation, and linguistic analysis across media types.
• Maintain quality control across annotated datasets to meet benchmarks.
• Collaborate with technical teams and researchers to refine processes.

Skills

English fluency

Arabic

Urdu

Korean

Kurdish

Spanish

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary We are seeking detail-oriented Foreign Language Annotators to support the research, development, and evaluation of advanced analytic technologies. In this role, you will annotate and analyze English and foreign language data across text, video, image, and speech formats. You will work closely with data teams to prepare, curate, and maintain high-quality datasets according to strict annotation guidelines, directly enabling the advancement of next-generation analytical tools. We are seeking proficiency in English as well as one or more of the following target languages: Arabic, Urdu, Korean, Kurdish, and Spanish. This is a part time position.

Key Responsibilities

• Annotate and analyze video, image, speech, and text data in English and target foreign languages.
• Identify, prepare, and curate relevant datasets for machine learning and technological evaluation.
• Consistently apply technical annotation guidelines to ensure data integrity and high production standards.
• Conduct transcription, translation, and linguistic analysis across various media types.
• Maintain rigorous quality control across annotated datasets to meet production benchmarks.
• Collaborate with technical teams and research analysts to refine data annotation processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal fluency in English, alongside proficiency in one or more required languages (Arabic, Urdu, Korean, Kurdish, and Spanish).
• Exceptional analytical skills, high attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph Preferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications Background in linguistic analysis, foreign language translation, speech transcription, or data annotation.
• Familiarity with annotation tools and data analysis methodologies in a defense, intelligence, or technology research setting.

Hourly Rate: $70/hour

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits. We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Who We Are

Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do

Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR About AV

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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