Telecommunications Engineer (pre-register)

European Patent Office; München; Hybrid; EUR 79.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

30+ days annual leave

Remote work up to 60 days/year

Relocation support

Legal training

Multinational team

On-site gym

Zusammenfassung

European Patent Office in Munich seeks patent examiners with Telecommunications and Wireless engineering expertise. You will evaluate inventions long before they reach the public, shaping innovations from consumer tech to advanced systems.

We offer an international environment with opportunities across RF circuits and related technologies. Requirements include a Master’s degree in a technical field, English at C1 with willingness to learn other official EU languages, and EPC citizenship.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in a telecom or related field.
• Fluent English (C1) and able to understand French and German; or English with plan to learn others to B2.
• Citizenship of an EPC member state.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate inventions as a Patent Examiner for technologies from consumer products to advanced systems.
• Specialise in Telecommunications and Wireless tech to assess innovations in magnets, transformers, inductors, coils, and RF circuits.

Kenntnisse

MIMO

Wireless tech

Radio frequency

Baseband design

3GPP/4G/5G/6G

Ausbildung

Master's degree in a technical field

Jobbeschreibung

We're looking for candidates with expertise in Telecommunications and Wireless Engineering, who are ready to make a difference.

At the European Patent Office (EPO), we work at the forefront of innovation. As a Patent Examiner, you'll evaluate inventions long before they reach the public - from everyday consumer products to cutting-edge technologies.

We are committed to scientific excellence, fairness and sustainability - and shaped by the individuality and knowledge of our colleagues.

Whether your background is in research, engineering, or industry - if you're curious, analytical, and committed to quality, we want to hear from you.

Technical Expertise:

We are seeking candidates specialised in Telecommunications and Wireless technologies to evaluate innovative technologies relating to magnets, transformers, inductors, coils, magnetic assemblies, and their associated electrical circuits.

The ideal candidates possess knowledge and/or practical experience in one or more of the following areas:

• MIMO
• Power saving in wireless communication systems, 3GPP, 4G, LTE, 6G, WLAN, Baseband and radio frequency rx/tx design, physical layer
• Wireless networks (4G, 5G and wireless LAN)

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent/higher) covering one or more technical fields mentioned above
• Excellent knowledge (at least C1) of one of our official languages (English, French and German) and the ability to understand the other two; alternatively, excellent knowledge (at least C1) of English (in such cases, the willingness to learn the missing languages and to reach level B2 within a set time frame would be required)
• Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent Organisation

What we offer (once roles are open):

• Competitive salary (€7 076 - €10 164 net/month depending on location/experience)
• 30+ days of annual leave, compensation hours, and flexible working
• Up to 60 days/year remote work from abroad (EPC states)
• Relocation, childcare and family support
• Legal training
• A collaborative, inclusive environment with 35+ nationalities
• Facilities: On-site gym, health services, staff clubs and more (depending on location)

Please be aware that you will need to apply to the respective vacancy once it opens.

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Our culture

We believe that diversity drives innovation. That's why we're proud to foster a workplace where everyone is welcome - regardless of gender, background or identity. We're building a future-focused organisation where your individuality and expertise are not only accepted, but valued.