Physics Patent Examiner: Shape the Future of Innovation
us department of commerceAlexandria (VA)
Physics Patent Examiner: Shape the Future of Innovation
Posted today
us department of commerceAlexandria (VA)
PhysicistsResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeks qualified individuals for Patent Examiner (Physics) positions, assessing invention claims and applying physics principles in technology evaluation.
Certification through OPM standards (GS-1224) is described, with multiple qualification paths including graduate education and/or specialized experience. Applicants must meet base educational requirements and may qualify via additional graduate work or relevant experience, as outlined by OPM.
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.
Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.
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