About the role#
As a Business Development Co-op on the Defense & Government Relations team, you will help bridge the gap between our engineering work and government customers. You will create the written and visual materials that explain our Seaglider technology to those who evaluate and invest in it. This is a part-time role based in Rhode Island, requiring 10-15 hours per week during the spring 2027 semester.
What you'll do#
- Create briefs, memos, and visual materials to explain Seaglider concepts to government and defense customers.
- Develop and pitch a defense deck directly to a potential customer by the midpoint of your term.
- Write a proposal for a defense project to gain customer traction.
- Translate complex customer requirements into clear specifications that engineering teams can execute.
- Help manage and develop technical projects that allow Defense customers to evaluate our technology.
- Use Excel, SQL, or Python to analyze data and build tools that support business development efforts.
- Partner with the Defense & Government Relations team to learn how proposals, pitches, and customer relationships are built.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as an undergraduate student with availability for 10-15 hours per week on-site during the spring 2027 semester.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce concise, polished customer-facing materials.
- Proficiency in Excel and some experience with SQL or Python for data analysis.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate effectively with engineers and cross-functional teams.
- A practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Curiosity about maritime autonomy, unmanned vessels, or Navy missions.
- Familiarity with RFIs, SBIR/STTR programs, or federal proposal processes is preferred.
- Background in CAD, systems thinking, or engineering is helpful for translating technical constraints into business recommendations.
- Experience with Airtable or Jira is a bonus.
Location & details#
- Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About REGENT
REGENT is a maritime transportation company based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Founded in 2020, the firm designs and manufactures Seaglider vessels. These wing-in-ground-effect craft operate above the water to connect coastal destinations. The company employs between 51 and 200 people.
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