Systems Engineering Intern
About The Position
As a Systems Engineering Intern at REGENT, you'll help ensure our seagliders meet the technical, safety, and regulatory requirements needed to operate as a first-of-its-kind vehicle. You'll gain practical experience in system architecture, requirements development, safety assessments, and verification and validation (V&V) activities - all foundational skills for developing complex, safety-critical systems. You'll work alongside experienced systems, software, mechanical, controls, and test engineers to support subsystem evaluations, requirements compliance checks, safety documentation, and early certification artifacts. This role offers hands-on exposure to the systems thinking that ties together business needs, safety constraints, engineering decisions, and regulatory standards. If you're energized by working at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation, real-world impact, and hands-on engineering, you'll be in the right place - and we'd be thrilled to have you on the team!
Requirements
- Rising senior or graduate student in Aerospace, Mechanical, Marine, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in technical documentation
- Curiosity about complex systems, safety-critical design, and how requirements shape engineering decisions
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or experience in safety-critical systems or system safety
- Exposure to requirements management or systems engineering tools (Jama, DOORS, Polarion, etc.)
- Experience with verification and validation methods
- Background in fault tree analysis, hazard assessments, or risk analysis
Responsibilities
- Assist in performing system- and subsystem-level safety analyses (FHA, FMEA, FTA) under guidance from senior engineers
- Help document requirements, traceability, and verification/validation results for prototype seaglider systems
- Support system-level test planning and execution for verification of hardware and software components
- Contribute to early certification artifacts and compliance evidence for regulatory alignment
- Collaborate with multiple engineering teams to understand design influences across disciplines
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Housing Stipend available for those temporarily moving to join our team
- Daily, free catered lunches
- Learning & professional development opportunities
- Meaningful projects that make an impact
- Mentorship & guidance from experienced team members
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
