About the role#
As a Human Factors Intern, you will help shape the interface for the Seaglider. You will contribute to concept sketches, UI/UX standards, and usability evaluations to ensure the interface is safe and intuitive. You will join the systems team to solve complex technical challenges and gain hands-on experience with a vehicle that has no existing precedent.
What you'll do#
- Develop ideas for how captains, watch officers, and passengers interact with the Seaglider human interface.
- Contribute to UI/UX standards and design language.
- Plan and run safety and usability evaluations.
- Support human factors requirements definition and draft test procedures.
- Partner with systems, software, and flight test engineers to integrate human factors findings into the design.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Psychology.
- Exposure to aviation or maritime contexts through coursework, research, or personal experience like sailing or flying.
- Proficiency with rapid prototyping tools such as Figma.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce technical documentation.
- Ability to work effectively with shifting priorities in a startup environment.
Location & details#
- Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
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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