Data Specialist - Images/Video

If you enjoy working with image and video data sets starting from collection through annotation, analysis, curation and evaluation, and preparing it as needed for cutting edge artificial intelligence (AI) research and development (R&D) in computer vision, signal processing, and robotics, then we would like to hear from you!

This position calls for a data specialist who is proficient in visual data collection and annotation; the ability to discover, acquire, catalog, and annotate target data sets is key. Proper data tracking and documentation skills are essential. Prior experience with image and video data sets is desired. Visual data analysis and algorithm evaluation via scripting are welcome. Familiarity with computer vision (CV) and machine learning (ML) fields is a plus. The successful candidate will join a team of computer vision scientists and engineers to participate in rewarding R&D process for image and video analysis, delivering world class solutions to our customers.

ABOUT IAI:
Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI) is a technology innovation company headquartered in Rockville, MD, conducts state of the art research and product development in the areas of Robotics, Signal Processing and Control, Sensor Technology, Distributed Intelligent Systems and other areas (visit www.i-a-i.com). We specialize in providing advanced technology solutions and R&D services to federal agencies, and corporations throughout the United States and internationally. IAI's core R&D areas include: Air Traffic Management, Big Data and Social Media Analytics, Control and Signal Processing, Cyber Security, Education and Training Technologies, Health Technologies, Modeling and Simulation, Networks and Communications, Robotics and Sensor Systems. For more information on IAI, please visit www.i-a-i.com.

OPEN POSITION:
Data Specialist - Images/Video (Rockville, MD)

CITIZENSHIP / IMMIGRATION STATUS:
Applicant must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident (Green Card).

JOB DUTIES:
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and program managers.
• Communicate with researchers to understand their data needs
• Discover, acquire and document image and video data sets
• Generate novel data sets via real and virtual image/video capture
• Annotate visual data sets for CV and ML R&D
• Transform existing annotations into alternative formats
• Evaluate CV and ML algorithms using ground-truth annotations
• Visualize and prepare evaluation results
• Maintain and backup data sets along with the meta-data and documentation

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or other related field

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Solid background in math and physics
• Strong written and communication skills
• Proficiency in data sets acquisition, annotation and management
• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to cleanly and clearly present conclusions
• Experience with image and video data sets - large scale data sets is a plus
• Experience with data analysis and algorithm evaluation via scripting
• Familiarity with Python, Perl, or MATLAB
• Knowledge of proper data tracking and documentation procedures

DESIRED SKILLS:
• Proficient technical writing and strong communication skills
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming with the ability to write clean, well-documented code

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. IAI is an EEO/AA employer.