Foreign Language Annotator

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Summary

We are seeking detail-oriented Foreign Language Annotators to support the research development and evaluation of advanced analytic 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: Japanese Hindi French Polish German Somali and Turkish.

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 (Japanese Hindi French Polish German Somali or Turkish).

• 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: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

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 weve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the worlds most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institutions 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 companys 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 datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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