Path Robotics

Path Robotics

Welding Engineer - NAVSEA Specialist

Los Angeles, CA · Senior · Contract

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About the role

  • We are looking for a Welding Engineer (NAVSEA Specialist) to join our team.
  • In this specialized role, you will work side-by-side with a team of welding engineers and robotics experts to advance an autonomous robotic welding system capable of automatically generating custom motion plans and weld parameters.
  • Serving as a crucial technical bridge, you will ensure our cutting-edge AI systems operate in full compliance with strict naval defense and marine fabrication codes.

Responsibilities

  • NAVSEA Technical Liaison: Interpret, implement, and deploy NAVSEA Technical Publications S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 and S9074-AR-GIB-010/278.
  • Code Compliance & Auditing: Review engineering design packages to ensure flawless adherence to MIL-STD-1689, MIL-STD-22D, and AWS D1.1/D1.2.
  • Defect & Failure Analysis: Perform root-cause analysis for welding failures, reviewing non-destructive testing (NDT) data (RT, UT, MT, PT) to engineer corrective actions.
  • Partner with robotics engineers to develop a set of rules fo r moving the workpiece and robot end-effector to automate trajectory generation.
  • Perform robotic welding experiments to test other systems in development, including sensors, inspection systems, path planning, welding strategies, and new hardware.
  • Build the Path Forward
  • Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world-closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries.
  • We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.
  • You will lead welding engineering operations, process qualifications, and structural integrity assessments for our naval defense applications.

Requirements

  • NAVSEA Expertise: Strong technical experience managing NAVSEA standard items, ship-spec manuals, and military standards.
  • Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of welding engineering experience directly within defense maritime contracting, naval shipyards, or heavy marine fabrication.
  • 3+ years of experience developing robotic welding procedures in an industrial environment.
  • Certifications: AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred.

Skills

  • Background in fusion-based weld parameter development for shipbuilding steel and aluminum alloys.
  • Proficient with manual welding processes, with an emphasis on GMAW and FCAW.
  • Experience working with industrial robotics for welding.
  • Understanding of weld symbology and print interpretation.
  • Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE) principles.
  • 401(k)
  • Soft
  • Why You'll Love Working Here
  • Full Healthcare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid Parental Leave: 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks for birthing parents (12-14 weeks total).
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Offered through Empower.
  • Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

Benefits

  • 30%-50% Travel Required: Travel to shipyards, client sites, and the Path Robotics home office in Columbus, OH, interfacing and working directly with customers.

Company info

  • At Path Robotics, we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges, but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employ ment without regard to race, colo r, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
  • If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact HR@path-robotics.com. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.
  • This position may support work performed under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable. The role may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a "U.S. Person" where required. This position may also involve handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires adherence to company and federal data protection and confidentiality standards. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check consistent with applicable requirements.
  • At Path Robotics, we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges, but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued.
  • We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employ ment without regard to race, colo r, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
  • If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact HR@path-robotics.com.
  • We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience.
  • We will respond to your request within 48 hours.
  • This position may support work performed under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable.
  • The role may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR and/or EAR.
  • Candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a "U.S. Person" where required.
  • This position may also involve handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires adherence to company and federal data protection and confidentiality standards.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Security Clearance: U
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