Systems Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Description

At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities. We're not just building vehicles, we're creating a new category of transportation : the seaglider. These groundbreaking wing-in-ground-effect craft travel just above the water’s surface, combining the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat. Capable of 180 miles at 180 mph on today's battery tech (and up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries), seagliders will unlock fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for passengers and cargo - connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.

Backed by leading investors and powered by a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we’re now scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production - and building the team to make it happen.

Role Overview

As a Systems Engineering Intern at REGENT, you’ll help ensure our seagliders meet the technical, safety, and regulatory requirements needed to operate as a first-of-its-kind vehicle. You’ll gain practical experience in system architecture, requirements development, safety assessments, and verification and validation (V&V) activities — all foundational skills for developing complex, safety-critical systems.

You’ll work alongside experienced systems, software, mechanical, controls, and test engineers to support subsystem evaluations, requirements compliance checks, safety documentation, and early certification artifacts. This role offers hands-on exposure to the systems thinking that ties together business needs, safety constraints, engineering decisions, and regulatory standards.

If you’re energized by working at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation, real-world impact, and hands-on engineering, you’ll be in the right place - and we’d be thrilled to have you on the team!

What You'll Do

Assist in performing system- and subsystem-level safety analyses (FHA, FMEA, FTA) under guidance from senior engineers

Help document requirements, traceability, and verification / validation results for prototype seaglider systems

Support system-level test planning and execution for verification of hardware and software components

Contribute to early certification artifacts and compliance evidence for regulatory alignment

Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to understand design influences across disciplines

What You'll Bring

Rising senior or graduate student in Aerospace, Mechanical, Marine, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field

Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in technical documentation

Curiosity about complex systems, safety-critical design, and how requirements shape engineering decisions

Bonus Experience

Coursework or experience in safety-critical systems or system safety

Exposure to requirements management or systems engineering tools (Jama, DOORS, Polarion, etc.)

Experience with verification and validation methods

Background in fault tree analysis, hazard assessments, or risk analysis

Who We're Looking For

Collaborative Team Player : You believe that great things happen when teams work together. You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to align on goals and move projects forward. You bring people together, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving towards a shared vision.

Creative Problem Solver : You thrive on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. Whether you're resolving installation challenges, debugging elusive electrical issues, or adapting on the fly during integration and test, you bring a practical, inventive mindset to every problem. You don't just patch issues - you improve processes, anticipate downstream impacts, and help turn one-off fixes into scalable solutions that raise the bar for future builds.

Adaptable & Agile : In a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment, you quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements. You approach challenges with a calm, resilient mindset, and know how to pivot and adjust your approach as needed, ensuring that progress continues without missing a beat.

Innovative Mindset : You’re driven by curiosity and a passion for technology. You’re passionate about driving continuous improvement, embracing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation

Housing Stipend available for those temporarily moving to join our team

Daily, free catered lunches

Learning & professional development opportunities

Meaningful projects that make an impact

Mentorship & guidance from experienced team members

If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with us, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, but you see yourself contributing to our mission, we encourage you to apply! We value diverse skillsets and experiences and believe in the potential of passionate individuals to make a big impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.