Vehicle Software Engineering Intern

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Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch catered daily

Office amenities including snacks and drinks

Dog-friendly office

Flexible hours

Company-sponsored recreational events

Job summary

REGENT in North Kingstown, Rhode Island is seeking a Vehicle Software Engineering Intern. This role involves hands-on work in a startup environment, focusing on software development for electric flying machines. Ideal candidates are pursuing a relevant BS/MS and possess strong analytical skills.

Joining REGENT means being part of cutting-edge aviation technology, where interns are encouraged to learn and collaborate in a dynamic team. Benefits include daily catered lunch and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS/MS in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Passion for aviation and vehicle design.
• Experience with software simulation environments.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply Software in the Loop testing.
• Work with flight hardware to verify performance.
• Communicate engineering concepts effectively.

Skills

C/C++ Embedded software development

Algorithm development in MATLAB/Simulink

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with UAS, UUV, or autonomous vehicles

Knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control

Education

Pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Simulink

Unreal Engine

CUDA

Job description

Vehicle Software Engineering Intern

Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States

Job type: Intern

About The Role

REGENT is building the seaglider, the first electric flying machine that will transport commercial passengers. With a vehicle that never flies higher than a few meters off the water, we unlock the ability to fly twice as far as an electric aircraft, and certification by maritime authorities which will let us fly first passengers by mid-decade. We are actively hiring passionate interns who can help us get our vehicle to market as quickly and safely as possible. We are backed by the world’s best investors: the same investors who are behind SpaceX, Palantir, Boom Supersonic, and more. We have over $9B in provisional orders from some of the industry’s largest operators and are hitting the ground running.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Learn and apply Software in the Loop, Processor in the Loop, and Hardware in the Loop testing from design through implementation in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Learn and practice concepts, processes and techniques for engineering software as part of a complex system of systems.
• Work hands-on with flight hardware, integrating software solutions to verify performance in real-world scenarios.
• Be a creative problem solver, highly collaborative, independently resourceful and eager to learn new things.
• Communicate complex software engineering concepts in succinct and clear language, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate passion for sustainable transportation and the aviation and transportation industries.
• Be highly motivated and excited about joining a small, cross-functional team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or related engineering discipline.
• Passion for aviation, aerospace, electrical and/or nautical vehicle design and development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with C/C++ Embedded software development.
• Algorithm development in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience or interest in software simulation environments and modeling (Simulink, Unreal Engine).
• Experience with UAS, UUV, or autonomous vehicles.
• Knowledge of guidance, navigation, and control.
• Experience with vehicle state estimation.
• Experience with vehicle integration and test.
• Experience with object detection and avoidance.
• Experience with sensors – Camera, Radar, Ultrasonic, Sonar, GPS, IMU.

Desired Skills & Qualification

• Experience with graphical front-ends and human-machine interfaces.
• Previous internship experience in a Software Engineering role.
• Experience with CUDA and multi-threading/processing of camera data.
• Flight test or sea trials experience.

Benefits

• Free lunch catered daily.
• Office amenities including snacks, drinks, coffee, and espresso bar.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Flexible hours.
• Company-sponsored recreational events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.