Electrical Engineering Patent Examiner Innovate & Protect

Transmission & Distribution World; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Patent Examiner (Electrical Engineering) to examine patent applications and determine patentability. The role combines in-person work at the Alexandria campus with potential situational telework per agency policy, including up to 52 hours of telework per leave year.

You will use cutting-edge tools to search prior art, prepare clear communications, and collaborate with supervisors to refine examination decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required.
• Professional registration as a PE or completion of EIT exam is acceptable.
• Coursework in calculus and engineering sciences required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patent applications for patentability.
• Search prior art using specialized tools.
• Draft clear office actions and explanations to applicants.
• Discuss findings with supervisors and refine work before issuance.

Skills

Engineering degree

Professional registration

EIT examination

ABET accreditation

Calculus knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

ABET-accredited engineering curriculum

Job description

United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA, seeks a Patent Examiner (Electrical Engineering) to examine patent applications and determine patentability. The role combines in-person work at the Alexandria campus with potential situational telework per agency policy, including up to 52 hours of telework per leave year.

You will use cutting-edge tools to search prior art, prepare clear communications, and collaborate with supervisors to refine examination decisions.