Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary

The Arabic Language Annotator will support the research, development, and evaluation of advanced analytic technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for annotating and analyzing Arabic language data (alongside English) across various formats, including video, image, speech, and text. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional Arabic linguistic capabilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to maintain rigorous quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Review, annotate, and analyze Arabic and English language data across text, audio, video, and image formats.
• Identify, source, and prepare relevant Arabic-language datasets for the annotation pipeline.
• Apply complex annotation guidelines consistently to maintain high-quality, culturally and linguistically accurate datasets.
• Meet established production milestones and quality benchmarks both independently and collaboratively.
• Work closely with research and development teams to refine guidelines and improve analytic technologies based on linguistic insights.

Basic Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Arabic, with strong reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills, alongside professional proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with an uncompromising attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work productively both independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications

• Prior experience in data annotation, transcription, translation, or linguistic analysis (specifically Vietnamese-to-English or vice versa).
• Familiarity with Arabic dialects, regional slang, or specific cultural nuances.
• Experience with annotation tools or data labeling software.

Clearance Level

Top Secret with Poly

The salary range for this role is:
$61,500 - $107,500

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

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 must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR 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 a7 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: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.