Requisition Number: 30371
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $83,301.00 - $120,000.00
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Level of Experience: Senior HI
This opportunity resides with
All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.
HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.
Job DescriptionHuntington Ingalls Industries: Mission Technologies Division is currently seeking an
Intellectual Property (IP) Technical Specialist to support our work with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Our ideal candidate is a subject matter expert with experience in computer architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, software engineering, and other computer science and computer engineering fields who can assess inventions in these fields for patentability. The Intellectual Property (IP) Technical Specialist will support the NGA Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) and the Office of General Counsel (OGC) with patent assessments, preparation of patent applications related to inventions, and drafting responses to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) actions. This position will be performed at NGA offices at either St Louis, MO, or Springfield, VA. Remote work capabilities are authorized on an as-needed basis.
Essential Job Responsibilities- Conducts patent searches to assess the novelty and patentability of computer architecture, artificial intelligence, and other computer science and computer engineering inventions.
- Conducts interviews with inventors to capture all required aspects of technologies submitted for the ORTA to make patenting recommendations.
- Collaborate with inventors and OGC to develop patent prosecution strategy.
- Works closely with OGC to prepare patent applications, including drafting specifications, drawings, and claims, and ensures technical accuracy of the subject matter in the patent applications.
- Provides technical and legal research and analysis to assist OGC in support of NGA submissions pending before the USPTO.
- Assists OGC with preparing responses to USPTO actions and docket management.
- Ensures procedures are in place to classify and maintain records.
- Interprets and enforces all documentation formatting, standards, policies, and operating procedure requirements
Minimum Qualifications- US TS/SCI security clearance is required at hire, therefore US citizenship is also required
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the following: computer architecture, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, software engineering, programming, etc.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
- Demonstrated ability of superior writing and analytical skills
- Knowledge of the Patent Laws, Manual of Patent Examining Procedure and USPTO regulations
- 5 years experience related to job responsibilities listed above with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience..
Preferred Requirements- Candidates located near NGA offices in either St Louis, MO, or Springfield, VA.
- USPTO registration preferred.
- Submissions to technical journals and authoring White Papers in the computer science, engineering or related fields.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turn-around times and with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements- May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.
The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/[redacted]
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
