Seaglider Test Pilot & Operations Lead

REGENT; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity incentive plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible time off

Relocation packages

Catered lunches

Professional development

Job summary

REGENT in Rhode Island is seeking a Seaglider Test Operator to join a startup-scale program developing a new coastal transport. You will join the test operations team, execute on-water sea and air trials, write procedures, and help shape the playbook for safe, efficient testing.

You’ll work with engineers, business development, and marketing to plan demonstrations, create test cards, and assess risks, while relocating to Rhode Island and traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a test pilot or in developmental flight testing of novel, experimental, or commercial aircraft.
• Strong foundation in engineering, computer science, math, flight sciences, naval architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated knowledge of novel or prototype vehicle operations, including risk/hazard identification and mitigation.
• Experience with aircraft or boat handling, development or operational test, and demonstration planning.
• Startup mindset: willing to build processes from scratch, move fast, and wear multiple hats.
• Must be willing to relocate to Rhode Island and travel to support demonstrations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe execution of on-water sea trials and demonstrations of prototype and production Seagliders across all operators
• Operate the vehicle for Seaglider envelope expansion and first flight events
• Plan and execute engineering sea trials and domestic and international customer and investor demonstrations.
• Lead the development of test cards, risk assessments, and weekly/month test schedules; coordinate with external stakeholders.
• Build and refine crew procedures, checklists, and crew training courses and materials from the ground up.
• Provide feedback on cockpit user interfaces and ergonomics to improve Seaglider operation.

Skills

Test pilot experience

Prototype vehicle operations

Risk assessment knowledge

Operations planning experience

Startup mindset

Relocation/travel flexibility

Education

Engineering/CS/Math/Naval Architecture

Job description

REGENT in Rhode Island is seeking a Seaglider Test Operator to join a startup-scale program developing a new coastal transport. You will join the test operations team, execute on-water sea and air trials, write procedures, and help shape the playbook for safe, efficient testing.

You’ll work with engineers, business development, and marketing to plan demonstrations, create test cards, and assess risks, while relocating to Rhode Island and traveling as needed.