Patent Analyst [Remote] - Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering (Independent Consultant)

We are... We are Ensemble IP, a forward-thinking team of IP Industry veterans building a new approach to patent search and analysis. We believe that the highest quality search is the result of the right technical expert using the right search techniques and the right technology. We have a fast-paced collaborative culture focused on delighting our customers with high quality research products and fantastic service. Every single one of us is an integral part of the mission and we believe in working together to meet our goals. We enjoy our work and are passionate about our mission; we have fun each day and take satisfaction in a job well done. You are... An Electrical Engineer, Computer Scientist or Physicist looking for an independent role where you can put your patent search experience to good use. You are deadline oriented and place a high value on quality and timeliness. The role... Patent Analysts are responsible for performing technical research and preparing reports to support legal and business decisions related to patentability, validity or clearance of a patent, invention disclosure, technology landscape or portfolio management. In this role, you will: • Perform desk-based research using patent search systems and non-patent literature databases to identify relevant information • Devise search strategies to effectively utilize each system and ensure appropriate scope of the search • Quickly read and synthesize information from various sources to determine relevance to the search • Curate and analyze documents located during the search to identify and describe the relevance of each document to the search requirements • Prepare report detailing search strategy and results according to established guidelines Requirements • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in one of these technical areas: • Electrical Engineering & Physical Sciences - Digital & Analog electronics, electrical circuits, semiconductors devices and fabrication, integrated circuits, nanotechnology, battery design and systems, photovoltaic and solar cells, wind power, wave power, sensors, optics and optical systems, cameras, medical imaging (x-ray, ultrasound, MRI, CT, x-ray), defect detection, measuring and testing, LEDs. • Computing and Business Methods - Computer systems and architecture, software, data processing, communications, network architecture, IT security, E-commerce systems, financial transactions, electronic gaming, health care management. • Telecommunications and/or Electrical Communications - Wireless systems, 5g 4g, LTE, CDMA, cellular and telecommunications, television, radio, RFID, GPS, electrical interface devices, wireless communications, optical communications, digital signal processing, smart homes and smart devices, Bluetooth, 802.11. • 3+ years' experience in patent search, patent examination, or patent prosecution • Knowledge of non-patent literature sources in your relevant technical field • Excellent written and oral presentation skills • Ability to effectively work remotely: • Private location (not a coffee-shop or other public area) • High-Speed Internet Access • Computer with Webcam • Follow all data protection, antivirus and software update standards Apply tot his job