Imagery Analyst (Drone & Maritime)
$35–80/hr
Remote full time STEM contract with micro1, $35–80/hr, open to people in United States. Posted Oct 29.
$35–80/hr
Apply on micro1Is this job worth applying to?
- Pay
- About typicalTops out at $80/hr. The typical top rate across 148 priced STEM listings is $70/hr.
- Getting in
- Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.
- Steady work
- Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.
- Payout record
- Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).
- Freshness
- RecentPosted 8d ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Named countries onlyOpen in United States.
The job description
Opportunity Snapshot
Compensation: $30 - $60 hourly
Volume: Steady throughput expected; you set your own pace
Commitment: Part-time or full-time, your schedule
Eligibility: This role supports a U.S. Navy project. Under the terms of that federal contract, it requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Common Access Card (CAC). Applicants who don’t meet these contract requirements aren’t eligible for this project — but we run other annotation projects without them, so we’d still like to hear from you.
Your tasks: Review and correct object labels on drone and maritime imagery
micro1 is engaging imagery annotators for a Navy project working with drone and maritime sensor imagery. This role requires an active DoD Common Access Card — if you don’t have one, this project isn’t a fit, but we run other annotation projects without that requirement.
The work is precise and repetitive: you review object labels that a machine generated, fix the ones that are wrong, and add the ones it missed. No AI experience required. What matters is a careful eye and the discipline to stay accurate across long sessions.
What you’ll do
- Review machine-generated bounding boxes on still imagery and correct the ones that are off.
- Find and label objects the model missed.
- Apply the labeling guidelines consistently across every image.
- Work within a secure Navy environment using the provided tools.
- Maintain steady throughput — you’re paid per submitted image.
- Flag ambiguous cases to the team instead of guessing.
- Move into video frame annotation as the project expands.
What we’re looking for
- Active DoD Common Access Card (CAC) and U.S. citizenship, both required under the terms of this federal contract.
- Strong attention to detail and the patience for repetitive, accuracy-critical work.
- Experience with data labeling or bounding box annotation is a plus, but not required.
- Familiarity with aerial, maritime, satellite, or thermal imagery is a plus.
- Comfortable learning new labeling software.
- Clear written and verbal communication.
How the selection process works
- Apply and complete the screening questions
- Complete the AI interview for this role
- Profile review
- Onboarding, our Talent Ops team will get you set up
How do you apply to micro1?
Apply on micro1
The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.
Get through screening
What micro1 asks for after you apply:
- Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
- Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
- Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract
Start work and get paid
Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.
micro1 also needs
- Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
- Relevant degree or work history for expert roles
Red flags
- Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
- Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
- Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice
What is micro1 like to work for?
Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.
| Advertised pay | $15–135/hr |
|---|---|
| Getting in | Some screening |
| Application takes | ~30–45 min: profile + AI interview |
| How you get paid | Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments) |
| Payout record | Some delays |
| Countries | Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles. |
Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.
