Test Engineering Intern (Summer)

REGENT•North Kingstown, RI

About The Position

REGENT is hiring a Test Engineering Intern to support testing of its Seaglider vehicles, Paladin and Squire, as they advance toward manufacturing. The intern will help prepare test plans, participate in live test events, and analyze results afterward. The role provides hands-on exposure to vehicle testing and the path toward certification; prior test experience is not required, and the team will teach test-event procedures, test-card development, and Data Room operations. The work shifts between planning upcoming tests, monitoring live telemetry, and investigating test data with subject matter experts. The intern will work in both indoor Data Room and on-water settings, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and aero/hydro engineers to understand subsystem behavior and help identify and resolve anomalies.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an engineering degree, with coursework in electrical, mechanical, or aero/hydro principles.
Experience working with data or instrumentation in a lab, project, or class.
Ability to write clear, detailed technical documentation.
Ability to stay sharp and organized in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort moving between test preparation, live execution, analysis, and indoor and on-water environments.

Nice To Haves

Coursework, projects, or club experience in aerodynamics, aviation, or maritime activities.
Exposure to Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

Help write test cards and test plans for the Paladin and Squire vehicles.
Monitor real-time telemetry during test events from the Data Room alongside a test engineer.
Analyze post-test data with subject matter experts and help resolve open questions.
Shift between test preparation, live execution, and post-event analysis as priorities change.
Work in indoor Data Room and on-water test environments.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and aero/hydro engineers to understand subsystem behavior.