Maxar Technologies
Lead Imagery Analyst (Data Annotation) - Top Secret
Maxar Technologies, Springfield, Virginia, us, 22161
Imagery Analyst (Data Annotation Lead)
Maxar is seeking a detail-oriented Imagery Analyst (Data Annotation Lead) to guide and improve annotation workflows across EO, SAR, and commercial imagery. You'll lead quality validation efforts, mentor junior team members, and drive continuous improvement in annotation standards to support mission-critical AI/ML development. Location: Candidates must be locally based with the DC metro region with a willingness to work in Herndon, VA; Falls Church, VA; and/or Springfield, VA. What You'll Do Lead quality assurance reviews of annotated geospatial imagery Train and mentor junior annotators on best practices Identify systemic annotation issues and drive corrective actions Validate annotation accuracy across multiple formats (bounding boxes, segmentation, center points) Collaborate with engineering, product, and machine learning partner teams to align data output with downstream model needs Recommend and implement improvements to annotation tools and processes Write and maintain annotation guidelines and quality control documentation Minimum Qualifications U.S. citizenship and active Top Secret clearance 35 years of experience with EO/SAR imagery analysis or geospatial data annotation Proficiency in geospatial software tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) Demonstrated leadership in data validation or quality assurance processes Experience with object classification, visual QA, and annotation feedback cycles Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting government or defense missions Familiarity with automated quality metrics or annotation pipelines Experience with SAR-specific feature analysis Basic scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Jupyter) is a plus Prior experience writing SOPs or developing team workflows The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $96,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Maxar is seeking a detail-oriented Imagery Analyst (Data Annotation Lead) to guide and improve annotation workflows across EO, SAR, and commercial imagery. You'll lead quality validation efforts, mentor junior team members, and drive continuous improvement in annotation standards to support mission-critical AI/ML development. Location: Candidates must be locally based with the DC metro region with a willingness to work in Herndon, VA; Falls Church, VA; and/or Springfield, VA. What You'll Do Lead quality assurance reviews of annotated geospatial imagery Train and mentor junior annotators on best practices Identify systemic annotation issues and drive corrective actions Validate annotation accuracy across multiple formats (bounding boxes, segmentation, center points) Collaborate with engineering, product, and machine learning partner teams to align data output with downstream model needs Recommend and implement improvements to annotation tools and processes Write and maintain annotation guidelines and quality control documentation Minimum Qualifications U.S. citizenship and active Top Secret clearance 35 years of experience with EO/SAR imagery analysis or geospatial data annotation Proficiency in geospatial software tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) Demonstrated leadership in data validation or quality assurance processes Experience with object classification, visual QA, and annotation feedback cycles Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting government or defense missions Familiarity with automated quality metrics or annotation pipelines Experience with SAR-specific feature analysis Basic scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Jupyter) is a plus Prior experience writing SOPs or developing team workflows The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $96,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.