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Patent Examiner (Electrical Engineering) 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 electrical engineering, assessing whether submitted ideas meet the requirements for intellectual property protection. Based in Alexandria, Virginia. Found on USAJOBS on Oct 6, 2026. Apply through the official announcement.

You’ll need

  • Electrical engineering background
  • US citizenship or work eligibility

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