<p></p> <p data-path-to-node="7"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="7" data-index-in-node="0">Build the Path Forward</strong></span></p> <p data-path-to-node="8">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.</p> <p data-path-to-node="9">Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people makes the impossible possible together.</p> <p data-path-to-node="10"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="10" data-index-in-node="0">The Role</strong></span></p> <p data-path-to-node="11">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.</p> <p data-path-to-node="12">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.</p> <p data-path-to-node="13"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong data-path-to-node="13" data-index-in-node="0">What You’ll Do</strong></span></p> <p data-path-to-node="14"><strong data-path-to-node="14" data-index-in-node="0">NAVSEA & Defense Specialization</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="15"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">NAVSEA Technical Liaison:</strong> Interpret, implement, and deploy NAVSEA Technical Publications S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 and S9074-AR-GIB-010/278.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Code Compliance & Auditing:</strong> Review engineering design packages to ensure flawless adherence to MIL-STD-1689, MIL-STD-22D, and AWS D1.1/D1.2.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Procedure Optimization:</strong> Draft, review, and formally approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Defect & Failure Analysis:</strong> Perform root-cause analysis for welding failures, reviewing non-destructive testing (NDT) data (RT, UT, MT, PT) to engineer corrective actions.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="15,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Vendor & Supply Chain Audits:</strong> Conduct remote or targeted on-site technical evaluations of fabrication vendors to verify NAVSEA program compliance.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="16"><strong data-path-to-node="16" data-index-in-node="0">Robotic Systems & Autonomous Development</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="17"> <li> <p id="p-rc_1a36fec7af4d5ce6-22" data-path-to-node="17,0,0"><span class="citation-127 citation-end-127">Run weld parameter selection experiments to identify a range of welding parameters (voltage, wire speed, travel speed) that can be used for new customer applications.<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="1"></sup></span></p> <div class="source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources ng-star-inserted"></div> <p> </p> </li> <li> <p id="p-rc_1a36fec7af4d5ce6-23" data-path-to-node="17,1,0"><span class="citation-126 citation-end-126">Partner with robotics engineers to develop a set of rules fo<sup class="superscript" data-turn-source-index="2"></sup></span>r moving the workpiece and robot end-effector to automate trajectory generation.</p> <div class="source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources ng-star-inserted"></div> <p> </p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,2,0">Perform robotic welding experiments to test other systems in development, including sensors, inspection systems, path planning, welding strategies, and new hardware.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,3,0">Work with our hardware team to fabricate test coupons for application feasibility testing and other in-house experiments.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,4,0">Operate a state-of-the-art, AI-powered robotic welding cell.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,5,0">Manually weld coupons and other test parts when needed.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,6,0">Use powered shop tools to cut and etch weld samples.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="18"><strong data-path-to-node="18" data-index-in-node="0">Travel & Mobility</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="19"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="19,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="19,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">30%–50% Travel Required:</strong> Travel to shipyards, client sites, and the Path Robotics home office in Columbus, OH, interfacing and working directly with customers.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="20"><strong data-path-to-node="20" data-index-in-node="0">Who You Are</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="21"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="21,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="21,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, or a related core STEM discipline.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="21,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="21,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Experience:</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="21,1,1"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="21,1,1,0,0">5+ years of welding engineering experience directly within defense maritime contracting, naval shipyards, o