About the role#
REGENT is developing the Seaglider, a wing-in-ground-effect craft designed for coastal transportation. The Modeling and Simulation team sits at the intersection of controls, performance, and test. As an intern, you will help determine how the Seaglider behaves and ensure our models match reality. You will work across multiple programs, ranging from established vehicles undergoing envelope expansion to new programs requiring foundational modeling. You will work alongside engineers to build technical depth while gaining exposure to flight dynamics, hydrodynamics, and controls.
What you'll do#
- Build, run, and refine simulations in MATLAB/Simulink.
- Translate real flight and on-water test data into model improvements to increase accuracy.
- Support analysis for envelope expansion on an established Seaglider program.
- Build modeling and simulation support for an on-water test campaign.
- Develop foundational models for a new program.
- Write simulation-driven test sequences supporting software verification and validation.
- Collaborate with controls, performance, and test teams.
What you'll need#
- Fluency in building and running simulations in MATLAB/Simulink.
- Comfort working independently in a Linux environment.
- Grounding in flight dynamics or hydrodynamics.
- Understanding of how controllers and plant models interact.
- Ability to take direction and independently work through simulations and analysis.
- Interest in how flight dynamics, hydrodynamics, and controls integrate.
- Effective communication skills for working with engineers and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to tackle complex challenges and adapt to changing priorities.
- Enrollment in an Aerospace, Mechanical, Computer, or Electrical Engineering degree program.
Location & details#
- Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this 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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