Regent
Mass Properties Engineering Intern (Summer)
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA. Posted 4 days ago
The role
You will work on mass properties engineering for Seaglider vehicles. You will pull mass, CG, and inertia data from CAD, write automation scripts, and interface with various departments to maintain data accuracy.
What you will do
- Develop and implement processes to control weight and balance properties
- Write scripts to automate reporting of mass properties and mass rollups
- Interface with adjacent departments to collect and verify mass properties
- Gain visibility into the PLM system and DMU
- Assess mass and balance data to flag weight or CG issues
- Identify opportunities to reduce weight
- Scope a clear goal and present results to the team
Required qualifications
- CAD fluency in CATIA, SolidWorks, NX or similar tools
- Working proficiency in Python, MATLAB, SQL, VBA, or similar
- Understanding of CG calculations, moment of inertia, and how margins and contingencies are carried through a program
- Ability to focus across multiple active programs and changing priorities
- Proactive engagement with engineers on other teams
Nice to have
- Exposure to PLM or PDM systems
- Familiarity with aircraft weight management standards
- Private pilot’s license
- Prior weight and balance experience from a program, class, or club project
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
About the company
REGENT is on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities using Seaglider wing-in-ground-effect craft. The company is scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production.