We're seeking candidates with expertise in Telecommunications and Wireless Engineering who are ready to make a significant impact. If you hold a Master’s or PhD degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field and enjoy deep technical analysis, structured thinking, and solving complex problems, we invite you to pre-register today.

Why Pre-Register?

Our next recruitment round is planned for Autumn 2026, and we want to connect with exceptional talent now. If you don’t have a profile in our system yet, pre-register to be informed when roles open. Remember to click on 'get automatic alerts'.

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Why Join Us?

At the European Patent Office (EPO), we are at the forefront of innovation. As a Patent Examiner, you will evaluate inventions long before they reach the public, ranging from everyday consumer products to advanced technologies. We are dedicated to scientific excellence, fairness, and sustainability, shaped by the individuality and knowledge of our colleagues. Whether your background is in research, engineering, or industry, if you are curious, analytical, and committed to quality, we want to hear from you.

Technical Expertise:

We are looking for candidates specialized in Telecommunications and Wireless technologies to assess innovative technologies related to magnets, transformers, inductors, coils, magnetic assemblies, and their associated electrical circuits.

The ideal candidates should have knowledge and/or practical experience in one or more of the following areas:

• MIMO
• Power saving in wireless communication systems, 3GPP, 4G, LTE, 6G, WLAN, Baseband and radio frequency rx/tx design, physical layer
• Wireless networks (4G, 5G, and wireless LAN)

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or equivalent/higher) in one or more of the technical fields mentioned above
• Excellent knowledge (at least C1) of one of our official languages (English, French, or German) and the ability to understand the other two; alternatively, excellent knowledge (at least C1) of English, with the willingness to learn the missing languages and achieve level B2 within a specified timeframe
• Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent Organisation

What We Offer (Once Roles Are Open):

• Competitive salary (€7,076 – €10,164 net/month depending on location/experience)
• 30+ days of annual leave, compensation hours, and flexible working
• Up to 60 days/year remote work from abroad (EPC states)
• Relocation, childcare, and family support
• Legal training
• A collaborative, inclusive environment with 35+ nationalities
• Facilities: On-site gym, health services, staff clubs, and more (depending on location)

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Register Your Interest Today

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a team where science, innovation, and purpose meet. By pre-registering, you’ll be among the first to be informed once matching opportunities open later this year.

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