Imagery Analyst - AI/ML Training Data

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking an Imagery Analyst to support AI/ML training data using remote, US-based work. You will review drone and maritime imagery, refine bounding boxes, and annotate images per strict guidelines. The role emphasizes accuracy, consistency, and clear communication within a Navy environment.

No prior AI experience is required; domain knowledge in imagery, labeling, and data preparation is valued as the project scales to video annotation in later phases.

Qualifications

• Experience with data labeling and bounding box annotation.
• Comfort with drone, maritime, or sensor imagery.
• Ability to perform high-volume, accuracy-critical annotation tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reporting labeling guidelines.
• U.S. citizenship and willingness to obtain CAC sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine machine-generated bounding boxes for drone/maritime imagery.
• Identify objects missed by AI models.
• Label data with consistency per provided guidelines.
• Deliver annotated images within a secure Navy environment.
• Maintain steady throughput with pay-per-image compensation.
• Transition to video frame annotation as the project expands.
• Document ambiguous cases and communicate guidelines clearly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data labeling

Quality control

Strong communication

Labeling tools familiarity

Ability to learn new apps

Tools

Labeling software

Job description

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.