Senior Electrical Engineer

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.

Role Overview

REGENT is building Seagliders - a new class of vehicles designed to transform coastal transportation. The electrical systems that power these vehicles have to work, reliably, in some of the most demanding conditions that aerospace and marine engineering can throw at a design. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll be at the center of that work, owning schematic and harness design for the Viceroy Seaglider program from the ground up.

You’ll own the schematic and harness designs for Viceroy’s fly-by-wire electrical system. You’ll create schematics in Capital, turn them into harness designs that production can build, and troubleshoot issues like electromagnetic interference and ground loops on test benches, in hardware-in-the-loop setups, and during first-article production. You’ll bring experience designing to certification standards and apply that judgment from the first schematic through vehicle integration, with support from the team as you get up to speed on REGENT’s toolchain, wiring specifications, and program requirements.

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!

What You'll Do

• Own the Seaglider Schematic: You'll be the engineer of record for electrical schematic design on REGENT's Viceroy Seaglider program, working in Capital to build out a complete, coherent electrical and data connectivity for the vehicle control system.

• Turn Schematics Into Hardware: You'll work with the team to take the vehicle schematics and translate it into harness designs that are actually buildable, safe, aerospace-grade and marine environment appropriate, and ready to be assembled into a vehicle.

• Get Your Hands on the Bench: You'll set up and work directly with HIL configurations and test benches to hunt down integration issues - EMI problems, ground loops, interface conflicts.

• Drive Viceroy to CDR: Your near-term target is getting Viceroy electrical system design through Critical Design Review, with work that's been followed consistently and is ready for acceptance by the certification authority. You're the engineer accountable for that milestone.

• Shape What Comes Next: You'll develop a working understanding of the existing electrical design processes, then figure out what needs to evolve for Viceroy's product design and certification path. You're inheriting a real foundation - and you'll have a direct hand in building what comes after it.

• Hold the Line on Standards: You'll follow aerospace and safety-critical design standards with discipline, every time, without shortcuts because that's what makes everything else certifiable.

• PCB Design Work: Some vehicle functions may call for custom PCB development, and if that work materializes, demonstrated PCB experience will mean you're ready to move on it immediately.

What You'll Bring

• Schematic Design Ownership: You have a demonstrated track record of owning schematic design for complex electrical systems - not just contributing to someone else's design, but driving it yourself. Experience with fly-by-wire or similarly rigorous systems is the kind of background that maps directly to this work.

• Aerospace-Grade Harness Design: You know how to take a schematic and produce harnesses that are actually buildable - selecting appropriate connectors, designing for assembly, and meeting the standards that safety-critical and aerospace applications require.

• Electrical Integration and Debugging: You've caught and resolved real integration problems in complex multi-component electrical systems. You know how to set up a test bench and use it to find problems before they reach the vehicle.

• Design Standards Discipline: You apply design standards for safety-critical systems rigorously and consistently.

• Product Development Mindset: You've worked in environments where designs have to survive the full development cycle - not just prove a concept, but get built, certified, and used.

• Toolchain Adaptability: You may not have used Capital before, and that's fine - we can teach the toolchain! What you bring is enough schematic and harness fluency that picking up a new tool is a ramp, not a transformation.

• Ready to Shape a Program: You're excited by the chance to build something that matters, and to put your name on the electrical design of a vehicle that's part of reinventing how people move along coastlines!

Who We're Looking For

• 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. 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums.

• 401(k) with company matching, so you can plan for the future.

• Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks.

• Relocation packages available for those moving to join our team.

• Daily, free catered lunches

• Learning & professional development opportunities

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.