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Welding Engineer - NAVSEA Specialist

Path Robotics · Los Angeles, CA · On-site

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About Path Robotics

Path Robotics designs robotic welding systems that incorporate AI and machine learning for enhanced precision and adaptability. These systems automate repetitive tasks, enabling manufacturers to increase productivity while minimizing upfront costs. Backed by Drive Capital.

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.

What they're looking for

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, or a related core STEM discipline
  • 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
  • NAVSEA Expertise: Strong technical experience managing NAVSEA standard items, ship-spec manuals, and military standards
  • Certifications: AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred
  • Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required, candidate must possess or be eligible to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance
More about this role

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. 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.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people makes the impossible possible together.

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.

You will lead welding engineering operations, process qualifications, and structural integrity assessments for our naval defense applications. 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.

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