Energy Storage System (ESS) Intern (Summer)

The role

You will perform battery characterization, test support, and simulation work for Seaglider programs. This role involves analyzing battery performance, building energy budgets, and documenting high voltage vehicle architecture integration.

What you will do

• Characterize Battery Packs by running tests to understand performance.
• Support Paladin Test Operations with hands-on test support and battery servicing.
• Model Mission-Profile Performance using Python or MATLAB.
• Contribute to Integration Documentation for high voltage architecture.
• Own Energy Budgets and Trade Studies in Excel.
• Track Cell and Pack Data during testing.

Required qualifications

• Currently a senior or graduate student in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or chemical engineering.
• Knowledge of Li-ion Battery basics including capacity, C-rate, state of charge, internal resistance, voltage curves, and series/parallel configurations.
• Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and modeling.
• Comfortable building energy budgets and trade studies in Excel.
• Ability to work with ambiguity.
• Clear communication skills to explain findings and tradeoffs to engineers.

Nice to have

• Experience with a 3D CAD tool like SolidWorks, Fusion, or Creo
• Ability to produce clear drawings
• Exposure to pack-level design work such as cell selection, BMS architecture, busbars, or thermal management
• Experience with battery simulation tools like PyBaMM, Simulink/Simscape Battery, or COMSOL

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 Seagliders, which are wing-in-ground-effect craft.