Electrical Engineering Intern

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.

As an Electrical Engineering Intern at REGENT, you will work at the intersection of the systems that power, move, and control our seagliders. This multidisciplinary role is primarily focused on electrical engineering, with direct exposure to propulsion and actuation systems that push the boundaries of high-performance maritime aviation. You’ll support the design, integration, and testing of critical vehicle subsystems—from high-voltage distribution to electromechanical actuators to power-dense propulsion hardware.

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!

As an intern in this role, you may:

Electrical Systems

• Support design, layout, and documentation for HV/LV power distribution and signal networks

• Develop and test custom PCBs for sensing, control, and actuation

• Build, route, and validate wire harnesses across electrical, propulsion, and actuation subsystems

• Create and maintain schematics, harness drawings, and test documentation

Propulsion & Actuation

• Assist with the electrical integration of propulsion and actuation systems

• Support testing of motors, actuators, and power electronics with a focus on instrumentation and safety

• Troubleshoot hardware issues on benches, in the lab, and on the vehicle

Simulation, Testing & Tools

• Use modeling/analysis tools (MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, etc.) to evaluate system performance

• Build and improve test setups, benches, and automated test equipment

• Capture and analyze data to support subsystem validation

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

• Experience with electronics lab tools (oscilloscope, power supplies, DMMs, loads, soldering tools)

• Understanding of digital, analog, or power electronics fundamentals

• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and/or mechanical drawings

• Interest in multidisciplinary engineering across electrical, mechanical, and control systems

• Experience with motors, actuators, sensors, or motor controllers

• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools

• Exposure to PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad, Eagle)

• Comfort with high-voltage or high-power systems

• 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.

• 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.