About the role#
As an Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) Intern, you will join the Electrical Systems team to support the development of our Squire and Viceroy platforms. You will work across the full arc of propulsion development, including conceptualization, design, integration, and sustainment. This role provides direct exposure to motor performance evaluation, component-level testing, and on-water testing of propulsion systems. You will own a defined piece of work that contributes directly to the vehicles we build.
What you'll do#
- Own a defined piece of EPU work spanning the Squire and Viceroy platforms.
- Analyze motor and drive data to characterize torque, speed, losses, and efficiency across operating conditions.
- Read and create schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness documentation for EPU hardware.
- Produce mechanical drawings and models in a 3D CAD environment while applying basic GD&T.
- Support component-level and on-water propulsion hardware testing.
- Process test data, build efficiency and performance models, and run mission-profile analyses using Python, MATLAB, or Excel.
- Relate propeller or thruster performance, such as thrust, torque, and efficiency, to electrical input power.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a rising senior or graduate student in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or robotics engineering.
- Working knowledge of electric machines, including BLDC/PMSM torque and speed constants, back-EMF, losses, and efficiency maps.
- Familiarity with motor controllers, ESCs, and basic power electronics.
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for processing test data and building performance models.
- Strong Excel skills for fast-turnaround analysis.
- Understanding of propeller or thruster performance in relation to electrical input power.
- Proficiency in a 3D CAD tool and the ability to produce clear, accurate mechanical drawings.
- Basic understanding of GD&T.
- Ability to read and create schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness documentation.
Location & details#
- Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: 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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