Patent Examiner: Chemical Engineering Innovator

U.S. Department of Commerce; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Commerce unit is seeking engineers to support patent examination and technical evaluation in a federal role. The position requires a four-year engineering degree (ABET-accredited) or equivalent combination, plus professional registration or relevant exams.

Expect responsibilities spanning examination, data review, and process improvement. Location is typically on site in the Washington, DC area or surrounding jurisdictions, with pathways through GS-7/9/11 eligibility depending

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current professional engineer registration with a state or equivalent.
• Engineer-in-Training exam or equivalent written test for registration.
• 60 semester hours in physical, mathematical and engineering sciences.
• Related curriculum in engineering technology with 1 year of professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine ideas that benefit society and bring innovation to market.
• Shape the future of patent examination and related processes.
• Support innovation through cutting-edge engineering applications.

Skills

Engineering principles

Technical evaluation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited program

Engineering degree

Tools

Professional engineer registration

Job description

U.S. Department of Commerce unit is seeking engineers to support patent examination and technical evaluation in a federal role. The position requires a four-year engineering degree (ABET-accredited) or equivalent combination, plus professional registration or relevant exams.

Expect responsibilities spanning examination, data review, and process improvement. Location is typically on site in the Washington, DC area or surrounding jurisdictions, with pathways through GS-7/9/11 eligibility depending