Patent Examiner (Chemical Engineering) Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Patent and Trademark OfficeAlexandria, Virginia

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Job type
Not stated by the source
Department
Department of Commerce
Salary
USD 68,539–121,919 per year (as published by the source)
Posted
2026-10-05
Applications close
2026-10-25 · Closes in 2 days

Description

The USPTO drives U.S innovation for the benefit of all Americans and providing intellectual property protection for innovators and entrepreneurs 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.