Senior Vehicle Test Engineer

The role

You will plan and execute sea and air test campaigns for Seagliders. You will develop test plans, coordinate test readiness, and lead hazard assessments to mature prototypes into certifiable systems.

What you will do

• Plan and execute test campaigns across sea and air testing.
• Develop risk-informed test plans and procedures.
• Translate engineering requirements into executable tests.
• Own test readiness and event coordination.
• Lead and contribute to hazard assessments and safety reviews.
• Support real-time and post-test analysis.

Required qualifications

• Experience in vehicle, marine, flight, or integrated prototype testing.
• Proven ability to build structured test plans.
• Strong safety mindset and experience with hazard analysis / risk management.
• Hands-on comfort in the field working around vehicles, boats, aircraft, high voltage, propulsion systems, or other high-energy systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with instrumentation and data systems

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - 100% premium coverage.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Company-wide holiday breaks.
• Relocation packages available.
• Daily, free catered lunches.
• Learning & professional development opportunities.

About the company

REGENT is creating the Seaglider, a wing-in-ground-effect craft for regional transportation between coastal cities. The company is scaling from a prototype to full production.