Job Description

Worker Type

Regular

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

Responsibilities

• Review, annotate, and analyze Chinese and English language data across text, audio, video, and image formats.

• Identify, source, and prepare relevant Chinese-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 Chinese (Mandarin), 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 Chinese-to-English or vice versa).

• Familiarity with Chinese 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:

$64,500 - $101,850

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 § 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

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required