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Breakthroughs and innovations in science and technology continually inspire applicants to file for patent applications, which translate into important opportunities for Patent Examiners. Basic qualifications for Patent Examiners include United States citizenship and a minimum of a bachelor's degree in physical science, life science, engineering discipline or computer science. Complete information on Qualifications and Evaluations can be located on the Job Announcement.
Check out the links below to find your best match, then go ahead and apply for the positions for which you are qualified. Your salary will be dependent on your individual knowledge and experience. Click here to view the current salaries for each GS grade level.
Electrical & Computer Engineers
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It Takes Skill to Recognize Ingenuity
RECRUITMENT OPEN HOUSE
February 13 & 14, Alexandria, VA
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Register Today for an Information Session: http://bit.ly/USPTOAlexPE15
Patent Examiners who work for the USPTO have granted patents for some of the world’s biggest game-changing innovations. Think iPhone, the electric guitar, wearable cameras and…the Super Soaker!
Are you an Electrical or Computer Engineer looking to launch your career? Join us for a Patent Examiner Recruitment Open House on Friday, February 13 or Saturday, February 14 to learn about exciting job opportunities at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Registration closes on Thursday, February 12. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn how your work as a Patent Examiner could make a global impact. Information about specific job openings is listed below:
- EE/CE - GS-5 (vacancies open until 6/21)
- EE/CE – GS-7 through GS-9
Click here to view all USPTO available positions on USAJOBS.
Patent Examiner Hiring Process Timeline
From the time a job opportunity announcement closes to the time we extend an official offer, this timeline will give you a clear idea of how our hiring process works - and what you can expect at different times.
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