Patent Agent & Technical Advisor — AI, 5G & Wireless

Vanguard Intellectual Partners, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP in Los Angeles seeks an Electrical Engineer with patent prosecution experience to join our technology‑driven team. You will work on high‑impact wireless projects (5G, Wi‑Fi) and AI/vision systems, coordinating patent filings and client communications while helping shape strategic portfolios.

The ideal candidate holds an Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent), is registered with the USPTO or eligible to register, and demonstrates excellent analytical, verbal and written skills.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree required (or equivalent).
• Experience in patent prosecution.
• Registered with USPTO or eligible to register.

Skills

5G & wireless tech

Artificial intelligence

Image processing

RF front-end

Strong communication

Patent prosecution experience

USPTO registration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

USPTO registration

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent)
• Prior patent prosecution experience
• Registered with the United States Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) or qualified to register for the USPTO
• Strong background in 5G, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), processor and memory systems, image processing and RF front-end
• Excellent academic credentials with strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills

Additional Skills
• Experience liaising with clients to develop and manage portfolios.
• Preferred domain experience in autonomous vehicles, robotics, natural language processing, wireless communications, computer vision, or related AI fields.

SUMMARY

Vanguard Intellectual Partners (Vanguard-IP) specializes in the placement of IP/Patent professionals nationwide.

Our sole focus on intellectual property enables us to more deeply understand our clients’ technical needs, and our candidates’ individual talents and career interests. Our broad network of long-term client relationships gives us a competitive edge.

Our recruiters all have 10+ years of IP recruiting experience, and an exceptional record of success. We have superior knowledge of the IP job market, and offer trusted career advice for our candidates. We also have the resources and high-level contacts to get your resume noticed by the people who matter.

We look forward to speaking with you, and learning more about what you are seeking in your next opportunity.

CONFIDENTIALITY

At Vanguard-IP, we respect the confidentiality of every candidate who contacts us. Furthermore, we will always obtain expressed authorization before submitting your resume to any of our clients.

**Should you have an interest in exploring opportunities in another location, we have hundreds of openings in other markets. Please apply now and our team would be happy to review your information for this or other openings in your location of interest.