US Patent & Trademark Office Veteran Intern Program

United States Patent & Trademark Office

Veteran Intern Program (VIP)

Student Patent Examiner Trainee - Engineering

Vacancy Opens March 22, 2012 and Closes April 23, 2012

- Veterans and transitioning servicemembers enrolled at least parttime seeking an undergraduate degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
- US Citizen or National
- Live near, or be willing to relocate or commute to the DC area

Patent Examiner Student Trainees will receive intensive formal classroom and on the job training and experience related to the patent examining field.

BENEFITS
- Starting pay ranges from $30,456 - $39,590 annually
- The program offers candidates the opportunity to gain valuable on the job training and experience related to the patent examining career field while pursuing their education
- Trainees who complete the educational and work requirements for the program may transition into the patent examiner job
- Access to flexible work schedules

HOW TO APPLY
- Go to www.usptocareers.gov to view detailed information and to apply for this program (#CP-2012-0076)
- Send questions to hirevets@uspto.gov