Modeling & Simulation 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.

Role Overview

As a Modeling & Simulation Engineering Intern at REGENT, you will support the development of simulation environments that help model seaglider behavior across three modes of operation: floating, hydrofoiling, and wing-in-ground-effect flight. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced software, controls, and systems engineers to build, refine, and validate models that inform vehicle design and testing.

In this role, you’ll learn how complex dynamic systems are represented in simulation, contribute to modeling workflows in MATLAB/Simulink, and help integrate real-world test data to improve vehicle performance and reliability continuously. Your work will support cross-disciplinary teams and play an important part in advancing a new generation of coastal mobility.

This internship is ideal for someone who loves numerical methods, simulation, and translating physics into working models — and wants to see those models play a role in real flight-test programs.

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

• Support the development and refinement of vehicle simulation environments in MATLAB/Simulink

• Implement and modify subsystem models under the guidance of senior engineers

• Assist with integrating aerodynamic, hydrodynamic, and sensor models into the simulation environment

• Help run Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Processor-in-the-Loop (PIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) tests to validate simulation behavior

• Analyze flight-test and sea-trial data to inform model calibration and performance improvements

• Contribute to documentation, model validation summaries, and simulation workflows

What You'll Bring

• Previous internship experience in a similar position

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field

• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and interest in building skills in modeling and simulation

• Understanding of dynamic systems, control fundamentals, or vehicle dynamics (coursework or project experience)

Bonus Experience

• Experience with simulation tools, numerical methods, or modeling projects

• Exposure to SIL/PIL/HIL frameworks or robotics simulation environments

• Hands-on experience analyzing sensor or test data (e.g., IMU, GPS, flight logs, lab data)

• Background from student teams or projects (AIAA, RoboBoat, RoboSub, SAE Aero, robotics teams, etc.)

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. 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.

What We Offer

• 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.