Imagery Analyst (Data Annotation) - Top Secret Job at Maxar Technologies, Herndon, VA

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  • Maxar Technologies
  • Herndon, VA

Job Description

Please review the job details below.

We are looking for an Imagery Analyst (Data Annotation Specialist II) to help advance the accuracy and reliability of annotated geospatial datasets. You'll work closely with technical teams to validate annotations and contribute to quality control workflows that support advanced AI/ML models across EO and SAR data sources. 

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  

  • Review, validate, and correct annotations on EO and SAR imagery 
  • Conduct quality assurance checks on annotated data 
  • Perform object classification and anomaly detection tasks 
  • Contribute to annotation guideline improvements 
  • Work with tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS, and web-based labeling platforms 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and partner teams to address annotation inconsistencies 
  • Provide feedback to entry-level specialists to improve team output 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • U.S. citizenship and active Top Secret clearance
  • 1–3 years of experience in imagery annotation, GIS, or related field 
  • Experience with annotation and validation of EO or SAR imagery 
  • Proficiency in geospatial software tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) 
  • Strong visual analysis skills and attention to detail 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience supporting government or defense missions 
  • Familiarity with data quality control methods in imagery workflows 
  • Experience with SAR-specific feature analysis 
  • Basic scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Jupyter) is a plus

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $77,000.00 - $129,000.00 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. You can find more information on our benefits at:  

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

The date of posting can be found on Maxar’s Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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