Patent Examiner; Electrical Engineering

Patent Examiner (Electrical Engineering)

Turn innovation into impact—become a patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

We're looking for talented individuals with STEM backgrounds that want to lead advancements that benefit society as a whole and contribute by bringing ideas to market. You'll shape the future of patent examination, advance key processes, and support innovation in cutting-edge ways.

Duties

As a patent examiner, you will:

• Examine patent applications and protect groundbreaking ideas.
• Prepare clear and thoughtful office actions.
• Drive innovation in how we examine patents.
• Test new ideas and methods.
• Evaluate cutting-edge technologies.
• Participate in pilot programs and new initiatives.
• Be a voice for improvement.

Qualifications

Basic requirements include the successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in engineering, OR a combination of qualifying education and experience.

Specialized experience:
Applying engineering, biological science, physics, or scientific principles, theories, concepts, and methodologies used in the evaluation of technology.

Education

An engineering curriculum must be accredited by the ABET as a professional engineering curriculum, OR must include differential and integral calculus and courses in five of the following seven areas: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials; (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials; or (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics.

Conditions of Employment

Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.