Foreign Language Annotator

About the role

Worker Type

Regular

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: Urdu, Korean, Kurdish, and Spanish. This is a part time position - up to 10 hours/week.

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 (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.
• Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

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.

ITAR