U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Patent Examiner (Computer Engineering)
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
Overview
The USPTO drives U.S. innovation by protecting intellectual property and supporting innovators worldwide. We are looking for talented individuals to examine ideas that benefit society and bring innovation to market. You\'ll shape the future of patent examination, advance key processes, and support innovation in cutting-edge ways. Responsibilities
Responsibilities are described in the original content as qualifications and requirements. This description provides the basic requirements and qualification paths for the GS-7, GS-9, and GS-11 levels, including education, experience, and examination criteria used to qualify for the role. Basic Requirements
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
for all grade levels in this series include: Successfully completed a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor\'s or higher degree in engineering, OR a combination of qualifying education and experience. A.
(1)
Current registration as a professional engineer by any state, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico, OR
(2)
evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination or the written test required for professional registration. Specified academic courses—Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and including the courses specified in the basic requirements. Related curriculum—Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor\'s degree in engineering technology or a related professional field may be accepted in lieu of an engineering degree, provided at least one year of professional engineering experience with supervision and guidance. The curriculum must: Be ABET-accredited as a professional engineering curriculum; OR Include differential and integral calculus and advanced courses in five of seven areas: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials; (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) properties of materials; or (g) other comparable fundamental engineering science or physics areas. OR OR B) A combination of education and experience that provides thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering and a good understanding of engineering techniques and their application. Applicants must also meet the additional requirements listed below. Applicants for the GS-7 position
have many ways to qualify. In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants may have A, B, C, D, or E listed below to qualify: One year of graduate-level education in an engineering field of study. Superior Academic Achievement, defined as one of the following: class standing in the upper third, a GPA criteria, or honor society membership. Please review the list of qualified honor societies. (C) One year of specialized experience applying basic engineering, biological science, physics, or scientific principles used in evaluation of technology, data collection, and analysis. (D) A combination of graduate education less than 1 year and less than 1 year of specialized experience that together meet the qualification requirements. (E) Successful completion of a 5-year program of study leading to a bachelor\'s degree in engineering. Applicants for the GS-9 position
have many ways to qualify. In addition to the basic requirements, applicants may have A, B, C, D, or E listed below: Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master\'s degree in engineering. One year of specialized experience interpreting and applying engineering and scientific principles in the evaluation of technology; planning and conducting research; applying references to claimed inventions. A combination of education and experience. Applicants for the GS-11 position
have many ways to qualify. In addition to the basic requirements, applicants may have A, B, or C listed below: Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in engineering or related fields. At least one year of specialized experience interpreting and applying advanced engineering and scientific principles; planning and conducting technical research; applying references and case law to claimed inventions. A combination of graduate education beyond the second year and professional experience.
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The USPTO drives U.S. innovation by protecting intellectual property and supporting innovators worldwide. We are looking for talented individuals to examine ideas that benefit society and bring innovation to market. You\'ll shape the future of patent examination, advance key processes, and support innovation in cutting-edge ways. Responsibilities
Responsibilities are described in the original content as qualifications and requirements. This description provides the basic requirements and qualification paths for the GS-7, GS-9, and GS-11 levels, including education, experience, and examination criteria used to qualify for the role. Basic Requirements
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
for all grade levels in this series include: Successfully completed a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor\'s or higher degree in engineering, OR a combination of qualifying education and experience. A.
(1)
Current registration as a professional engineer by any state, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico, OR
(2)
evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination or the written test required for professional registration. Specified academic courses—Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours in physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and including the courses specified in the basic requirements. Related curriculum—Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor\'s degree in engineering technology or a related professional field may be accepted in lieu of an engineering degree, provided at least one year of professional engineering experience with supervision and guidance. The curriculum must: Be ABET-accredited as a professional engineering curriculum; OR Include differential and integral calculus and advanced courses in five of seven areas: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials; (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) properties of materials; or (g) other comparable fundamental engineering science or physics areas. OR OR B) A combination of education and experience that provides thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering and a good understanding of engineering techniques and their application. Applicants must also meet the additional requirements listed below. Applicants for the GS-7 position
have many ways to qualify. In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants may have A, B, C, D, or E listed below to qualify: One year of graduate-level education in an engineering field of study. Superior Academic Achievement, defined as one of the following: class standing in the upper third, a GPA criteria, or honor society membership. Please review the list of qualified honor societies. (C) One year of specialized experience applying basic engineering, biological science, physics, or scientific principles used in evaluation of technology, data collection, and analysis. (D) A combination of graduate education less than 1 year and less than 1 year of specialized experience that together meet the qualification requirements. (E) Successful completion of a 5-year program of study leading to a bachelor\'s degree in engineering. Applicants for the GS-9 position
have many ways to qualify. In addition to the basic requirements, applicants may have A, B, C, D, or E listed below: Two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master\'s degree in engineering. One year of specialized experience interpreting and applying engineering and scientific principles in the evaluation of technology; planning and conducting research; applying references to claimed inventions. A combination of education and experience. Applicants for the GS-11 position
have many ways to qualify. In addition to the basic requirements, applicants may have A, B, or C listed below: Three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in engineering or related fields. At least one year of specialized experience interpreting and applying advanced engineering and scientific principles; planning and conducting technical research; applying references and case law to claimed inventions. A combination of graduate education beyond the second year and professional experience.
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