Orion Placement
Patent Agent – Electrical Engineering / AI
Dallas, Texas, US
Role snapshot
Orion Placement is hiring a Patent Agent – Electrical Engineering / AI on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role based in Dallas, Texas, US.
- Company
- Orion Placement
- Location
- Dallas, Texas, US
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Posted
- Oct 31, 2026
Who this role suits
People with roughly one to three years of experience who can own small pieces of work with light guidance and want to widen their scope.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare two or three stories about work you owned end to end, including one thing that went wrong and what you changed.
- Read what Orion Placement publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Pay: $125,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Work on cutting-edge innovations involving artificial intelligence, computer science, quantum computing, and emerging technologies.
- Join a collaborative, established law firm where your technical expertise makes a meaningful impact.
- Gain exposure to sophisticated patent prosecution matters and complex intellectual property challenges.
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
- Build a long-term career alongside experienced intellectual property professionals.
Location
Dallas, TX – Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week while collaborating with our team in the office at least 2 days per week.
Note
Qualified candidates must be USPTO-registered Patent Agents with an advanced degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of Patent Agent experience in a law firm. Experience with computer science, AI, quantum computing, or related high-tech innovations is important.
About Us
Confidential Employer.
We are an established law firm with a collaborative intellectual property practice focused on protecting innovative ideas and technologies. Our team combines technical expertise, practical legal insight, and a commitment to exceptional client service. We value curiosity, teamwork, and people who enjoy solving challenging problems.
Job Description
- Draft and prosecute U.S. patent applications involving electrical engineering, software, AI, and advanced technologies.
- Conduct patent searches and assess patentability, prior art, and intellectual property risks.
- Assist with freedom-to-operate analyses and technical patent opinions.
- Collaborate with attorneys, inventors, and clients to understand complex inventions and develop patent strategies.
- Prepare responses to USPTO Office Actions and support patent portfolio development.
- Apply your engineering expertise to protect valuable innovations across evolving technology sectors.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of Patent Agent experience in a law firm.
- Active registration with the USPTO.
- Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
- Technical knowledge involving computer science, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, or closely related fields.
- Experience drafting and prosecuting high-tech patent applications.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
Why You Will Love Working Here
We offer intellectually engaging work, supportive colleagues, and the opportunity to contribute to exciting technological developments. Our benefits include health coverage, retirement benefits, parental leave, and disability coverage.
Compensation: $125,000 to $200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
If you're a technically minded Patent Agent looking to grow your career while working on meaningful innovations, we'd love to hear from you!
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Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance