EPU Intern: Dual-Platform Propulsion Engineer

REGENT; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing Stipend

Daily free catered lunches

Learning & professional development

Mentorship & guidance from experienced

Meaningful projects

Housing stipend

Job summary

REGENT is redefining coastal transit with the Seaglider and is standing up two production lines, Squire and Viceroy. As an EPU Intern, you’ll join the Electrical Systems team to contribute to propulsion development—from conceptualization to sustainment—across platforms and test environments.

You’ll apply CAD, data analysis, and scripting to real hardware, with exposure to motor performance and on-water testing, while collaborating with engineers who value rigor and speed.

Qualifications

• Engineering fundamentals in place for senior or graduate students.
• Working knowledge of electric machines, torque, speed constants, losses, and efficiency maps.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for processing test data and building performance models; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own a defined piece of Electric Propulsion Unit work spanning both Squire and Viceroy platforms.
• Evaluate motor performance: torque, speed, losses, efficiency across operating conditions.
• Document electrical systems: read and create schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness documentation.

Skills

Electric machines knowledge

Scripting in Python/MATLAB

Data analysis

CAD proficiency

Electrical documentation

Marine propulsion fundamentals

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

REGENT is redefining coastal transit with the Seaglider and is standing up two production lines, Squire and Viceroy. As an EPU Intern, you’ll join the Electrical Systems team to contribute to propulsion development—from conceptualization to sustainment—across platforms and test environments.

You’ll apply CAD, data analysis, and scripting to real hardware, with exposure to motor performance and on-water testing, while collaborating with engineers who value rigor and speed.