Autonomy Engineer at REGENT

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Maritime, Autonomous VehiclesIndustries

Requirements

Deep passion for autonomy in complex, multi-domain environments, backed by 2+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying autonomy, controls, or robotics systems in aerospace, maritime, or autonomous vehicle applications
Strong technical foundation and practical experience in aerospace engineering, computer science, robotics, or related fields
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for real-time and embedded systems
Demonstrated ability to drive autonomy projects from concept through design, simulation, integration

Responsibilities

Design autonomous intelligence that adapts across air and sea: Develop planning, decision-making, and control algorithms, conducting trade studies to identify the best strategies for safe and efficient transitions across hull-borne, hydrofoil, and wing-borne modes
Prototype and iterate with real-world feedback: Rapidly prototype autonomy solutions and refine them through high-fidelity simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments, and live flight and sea trials
Architect for reliability and safety: Contribute to autonomy system architecture and interface definitions, ensuring the system meets safety-critical requirements through structured verification, validation, and design assurance practices (e.g., DO-178C)
Bring ideas to life: Build tools and frameworks that empower cross-disciplinary teams to test, debug, and iterate on autonomous behaviors at full scale
Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with vehicle controls, perception, systems, and hardware teams to integrate autonomy into the full vehicle stack - shaping everything from the control surface to the operator interface
Drive real-world autonomy testing: Lead autonomy-focused integration campaigns and test events on sub-scale and full-scale vehicles, playing a key role in maturing the system toward certification and production

Skills

Autonomy Systems

Control Algorithms

Planning Strategies

Perception

High-Fidelity Simulations

Vehicle Controls

Hydrodynamics

Software Integration

ROS

Python

C++

REGENT

Designs and manufactures electric coastal transport vehicles

About REGENT

Regent Craft focuses on improving coastal transportation with its all-electric vehicles called Seagliders. These vehicles fly just above the water's surface, allowing them to travel at speeds of up to 180 mph while producing no emissions. They can cover distances of up to 180 miles, making them a fast and efficient alternative to traditional ferries and planes. Regent Craft primarily serves coastal areas and island communities, partnering with commuter airlines and ferry operators to enhance travel options. Unlike its competitors, Regent Craft utilizes existing dock infrastructure, which simplifies the transition to its services. The company's goal is to connect communities while reducing carbon emissions and making transportation more affordable and resilient.

North Kingstown, Rhode IslandHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$84.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AerospaceIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Regulatory hurdles in the UAE may delay seaglider services in Abu Dhabi.

Environmental groups may oppose military applications of seaglider technology.

Reliance on strategic investments poses financial risks if investors withdraw support.

Differentiation

Regent's seagliders combine airplane speed with boat cost efficiency.

Seagliders offer zero-emission travel at speeds up to 180 mph.

Regent leverages existing dock infrastructure for efficient coastal transportation.

Upsides

Strategic investment from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines boosts Regent's financial stability.

Partnership with Lloyd's Register enhances regulatory compliance and safety standards.

Winning the TIACA Sustainability Award highlights Regent's commitment to sustainable transportation.

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