About this opportunity
Stem IT lists this Maritime Imagery Intelligence Analyst opportunity in city of new orleans, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Award-winning Edge AI Maritime startup in Washington, DC (full-remote option) is growing the team and in need of a Maritime Imagery Intelligence Analyst. This person will leverage their expertise in vessel recognition, maritime intelligence, and imagery analysis to identify and classify vessels, adjudicate disagreements, and improve the accuracy of maritime data used to train and evaluate AI systems.
This is a specialized role for someone with professional experience identifying vessels by sight, particularly naval and military vessels, and a strong understanding of vessel classes, variants, and visual characteristics with actual on deck experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in naval intelligence, Coast Guard intelligence, maritime imagery analysis, GEOINT, maritime domain awareness, ship recognition, or professional maritime operations and will be comfortable challenging existing classifications and providing clear, well-reasoned recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional experience identifying and classifying vessels by sight, particularly from imagery
Strong knowledge of naval, military, and commercial vessel types and classes
Ability to identify and distinguish specific military vessel types and classes, including vessels from navies outside of the United States
Experience with maritime intelligence, naval intelligence, imagery analysis, GEOINT, maritime domain awareness, or a related field
Experience analyzing satellite, aerial, FMV, or other forms of vessel imagery
Ability to independently review imagery and make accurate vessel classification decisions
Strong understanding of visual characteristics used to distinguish between similar vessel classes and variants
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify ambiguous or difficult-to-classify vessels
Ability to clearly document classification decisions and explain the reasoning behind them
Willingness to challenge existing classifications, category definitions, or assumptions when the imagery does not support them
Strong written communication and analytical skills
Strong Plus:
Previous experience with naval intelligence, Coast Guard intelligence, or military imagery analysis
Experience supporting Navy, ONI, NMIC, NGA, or other maritime intelligence missions
Professional maritime experience, including deck watch, watchstanding, or vessel operations
Experience with ship recognition training or instruction
Experience identifying foreign naval vessels and specific foreign vessel classes
Experience with GEOINT, OSINT, remote sensing, satellite imagery, or geospatial data
Experience with maritime domain awareness or vessel tracking
Experience with imagery datasets, annotation, quality control, or data adjudication
Experience reviewing or validating AI/ML model outputs or computer vision classifications
Experience working with AI/ML teams or technology companies
Experience with ArcGIS or other geospatial analysis tools
Package:
Contract-to-hire opportunity
Full remote
Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge maritime technology platform
Work directly with a technical team building and improving maritime AI capabilities
Apply real-world maritime and vessel recognition expertise to AI systems
Significant impact on the quality and accuracy of real-world maritime data
Worksite address
city of new orleans, LA, 70128, US
Who can apply
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