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Welding Engineer - NAVSEA Specialist

Path Robotics
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, or a related core STEM discipline
  • 5+ years of welding engineering experience in defense maritime contracting, naval shipyards, or heavy marine fabrication
  • 3+ years of experience developing robotic welding procedures in an industrial environment
  • Strong technical experience managing NAVSEA standard items, ship-spec manuals, and military standards
  • U.S. Citizenship required; must possess or be eligible to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance
  • Background in fusion-based weld parameter development for shipbuilding steel and aluminum alloys
Nice to have
  • AWS Certified Welding Engineer (CWEng) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred
What the job really is

As a Welding Engineer (NAVSEA Specialist) at Path Robotics, you will collaborate with welding engineers and robotics experts to enhance an autonomous robotic welding system. Your responsibilities include ensuring compliance with naval defense standards, optimizing welding procedures, conducting defect analysis, and performing robotic welding experiments. You will also engage in vendor audits and travel to various sites to interface with clients and oversee operations.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Comprehensive Relocation Bonus Package
  • Daily Free Lunch
  • Flexible PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave: 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
Things to weigh
  • 30%–50% travel required to shipyards and client sites
  • Role involves manual welding tasks in addition to engineering responsibilities
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