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Imagery Analyst - AI/ML Training Data at micro1
Annotators correct machine-drawn bounding boxes on still drone and maritime sensor images, add boxes for objects the AI missed, and label data consistently. Work is delivered inside a secure Navy environment, pay depends on each image submitted, and the project may later move to labeling video frames.
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What you would do
- Correct bounding boxes drawn by AI on still drone and maritime sensor images
- Find and annotate objects the AI models missed
- Deliver annotated images inside a secure Navy environment
- Flag ambiguous cases and later annotate video frames as the project grows
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: US citizen able to get a DoD Common Access Card, or willing to be sponsored
- Preferred: Attention to detail on repetitive, accuracy-critical tasks
- Preferred: Experience with data labeling or bounding box annotation
- Preferred: Familiarity with aerial, maritime or sensor imagery, including daylight and thermal
- Preferred: Comfort learning dedicated labeling software
Suits people who are US-based, patient with repetitive precise labeling work and able to qualify for DoD credentials.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
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.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
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Before you apply
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Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What does an imagery analyst do?
On micro1's project, an imagery analyst improves labels on drone and maritime sensor images. You correct machine-drawn bounding boxes on still images, add boxes for objects the AI missed, label data consistently and flag ambiguous cases. Work is delivered inside a secure Navy environment, pay is based on each image submitted, and the project may later move to video frames.
How to become an imagery analyst?
For micro1's Imagery Analyst role, the listing prefers US citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD Common Access Card, or willingness to go through sponsorship. It also looks for bounding box annotation or data labeling experience, attention to detail on repetitive accuracy-critical work, and familiarity with aerial, maritime or sensor imagery. No prior AI experience is required. It is remote, US-based, part-time or full-time contractor work.
How much do imagery analysts make?
This site gives no general salary for imagery analysts. This micro1 listing states no hourly rate and says compensation is based on each image submission, so pay would follow how many images you complete, with volume and hours not guaranteed. The role is remote, US-based, and part-time or full-time.
Does remote sensing pay well?
We cannot say for the field as a whole, because this site publishes no market pay data for remote sensing. This micro1 role is annotation of still drone and maritime sensor images, remote and US-based, with pay tied to each image submitted and no rate stated in the listing. Other projects and employers may pay differently.
How much does the Imagery Analyst - AI/ML Training Data role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Imagery Analyst - AI/ML Training Data role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, US-based. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the Imagery Analyst - AI/ML Training Data role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other government, military and public service roles on this site are linked below.
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- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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