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Patent Examiner (Physics) Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

US Patent and Trademark OfficeAlexandria, VA

$68,539–121,919/yr

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · Apply by Oct 25, 2026

What you’d do

Examine patent applications in physics, assessing whether inventions meet legal requirements for intellectual property protection. Based in Alexandria, Virginia. Found on USAJOBS on Oct 6, 2026. Apply through the official announcement.

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