Vehicle Software 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 Vehicle Software Intern at REGENT, you’ll support the development and testing of the software that enables our seagliders to operate safely and autonomously across hull-borne, foil-borne, and wing-borne modes. You’ll work with engineers who build real-time control and autonomy systems, integrate sensors and actuators, and ensure vehicle behavior is reliable in simulation and on the water.

This role offers hands-on exposure to the software stack that powers a new class of maritime vehicles — allowing you to learn how real-world, safety-critical systems are designed, tested, and validated. You'll collaborate with engineers across autonomy, controls, and embedded systems and gain experience in both lab and simulation environments.

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 development and testing of vehicle software in C/C++

• Contribute to tools and scripts for simulation, testing, and data analysis

• Assist with the integration of sensors, actuators, and vehicle-level communication modules

• Help run software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests to verify behavior

• Participate in code reviews and documentation to learn best-practice workflows

• Assist in debugging and validating software performance in lab and test environments

What You'll Bring

• Previous internship experience in a similar position

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field

• Experience programming in C/C++ and interest in real-time or embedded systems

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB for testing and analysis

• Understanding of software fundamentals, such as version control and debugging

Bonus Experience

• Coursework or project experience with simulation or modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink, etc.)

• Familiarity with microcontrollers or embedded platforms

• Experience with CUDA and multi-threading/processing of camera data

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.