Senior Aerodynamics Engineer

Regent • North Kingstown, RI

6h

About The Position

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 REGENT is building the next generation of coastal transportation with the Viceroy seaglider—a high-speed, all-electric wing-in-ground-effect craft operating in the complex, coupled world of air and water. As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer , you will be the technical driver behind Viceroy’s aerodynamic configuration from concept through production. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who has taken multiple aircraft or advanced mobility vehicles from idea to validated design. You’ll own high-fidelity aerodynamic analysis, shape the aero architecture, mentor junior engineers, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with structures, controls, mechanical, and certification teams to turn cutting-edge aero into a certified, commercially viable product.

Requirements

• Expertise in aerodynamic design, analysis, and testing for aircraft or advanced mobility systems.
• Track record owning at least one complex aerodynamic design from concept through CFD and test validation.
• Experienced in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Expert-level CFD and meshing skills on HPC (Star-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, Flow360, Numeca; ANSA, Pointwise, or similar) and proficiency with CAD-integrated workflows (Rhino, NX, SolidWorks, Catia).
• Deep understanding of unsteady and near-surface flows (blown wings, separation, ground effect, fluid–structure interaction) and how to turn results into actionable performance data.
• Strong communication and mentorship skills, with the ability to guide junior engineers and align with structures, controls, propulsion, and certification.

Nice To Haves

• experience with wing-in-ground-effect vehicles, hydrofoil–airfoil coupling, MDO/automation, and regulatory or certification-facing aero work.

Responsibilities

• Own aerodynamic design and analysis across sizing, detailed design, and validation for Viceroy.
• Build, automate, and maintain CFD workflows (e.g., Star-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, Flow360, Numeca) integrated with CAD and geometry parameterization.
• Analyze complex phenomena such as blown lift systems, flow separation, fluid–structure interaction, and ground effect in low-altitude, near-surface regimes.
• Plan and interpret wind tunnel, on-water, and flight tests; translate CFD and test data into performance models, lookup tables, and inputs for controls and structures.
• Document best practices, coach junior engineers in CFD and aero design, and present trade studies and recommendations to cross-functional and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums.
• 401(k) with company matching, so you can plan for the future.
• Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks.
• Relocation packages available for those moving to join our team.
• Daily, free catered lunches
• Learning & professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed