Mechanical Design Engineer

The role

You will design, refine, and mature mechanical systems for Seagliders, including structures, mechanisms, actuation, fluid handling, and vehicle-level integration. You will take subsystems from concept through CAD, analysis, prototype, and test.

What you will do

• Design mechanical hardware from concept through production-intent CAD and documentation.
• Justify designs with hand calculations and structural, kinematic, thermal, or fluid analysis.
• Build and test prototypes in the lab.
• Design or improve test rigs, benches, and fixtures.
• Improve mechanical systems for reliability, weight, and manufacturability.
• Partner with electrical, software, and controls teams to solve integration challenges.
• Own projects end-to-end from kickoff to completion.
• Advance key technologies like hydrofoil retraction and control surface actuation.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated mechanical design experience across structures, mechanisms, actuation, thermal, fluid, or electromechanical systems.
• Strong command of machine elements and mechanisms.
• Familiarity with drive and power transmission.
• Experience selecting fastening and joining schemes and sizing joints.
• Advanced CAD proficiency designing complex components and large assemblies.
• Solid analysis foundation using hand calcs and FEA.
• Practical manufacturing knowledge in machining, sheet metal, composites, welding, castings, and additive.
• Knowledge of materials selection and failure modes.

Nice to have

• NX CAD proficiency
• Structural analysis depth with FEMAP or ANSYS
• eVTOL or flight-hardware background
• Breadth across multiple mechanical disciplines

Benefits

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

About the company

REGENT is on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities using Seagliders. They are scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production.