Electrical Patent Examiner: Shape Tomorrow's Tech

U.S. Department of Commerce; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, seeks qualified engineers to join our patent examination workforce.

You will evaluate technical ideas, apply engineering principles, and contribute to protecting American inventions in a collaborative, data-driven environment. Basic requirements include an ABET-accredited engineering program, a bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience, and credential options such as professional engineer registration or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional registration as a PE or passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) exam.
• 60 semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences with the specified courses.
• Related curriculum with a year of professional engineering experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Examine technical ideas to evaluate patentability; apply engineering principles.
• Interpret measurements, collect data, and prepare data profiles for technical review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support invention protection and innovation.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

PE registration

EIT candidate

ABET accreditation

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Engineering degree or related field

Job description

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, seeks qualified engineers to join our patent examination workforce.

You will evaluate technical ideas, apply engineering principles, and contribute to protecting American inventions in a collaborative, data-driven environment. Basic requirements include an ABET-accredited engineering program, a bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience, and credential options such as professional engineer registration or