Regent
Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) Intern (Summer)
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA. Posted 8 days ago
The role
You will work within the Electrical Systems team on Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) development. This includes data analysis, electrical documentation, CAD, and hands-on test support for Squire and Viceroy platforms.
What you will do
- Take on defined EPU work for Squire and Viceroy platforms
- Evaluate motor performance by analyzing torque, speed, losses, and efficiency
- Read and create schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness documentation
- Produce mechanical drawings and models in a 3D CAD environment
- Support component-level and on-water testing of propulsion hardware
- Process test data and build performance models using Python, MATLAB, or Excel
- Relate propeller or thruster performance to electrical input power
Required qualifications
- Rising senior or graduate student in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or robotics engineering
- Working knowledge of electric machines including BLDC/PMSM torque and speed constants, back-EMF, losses, and efficiency maps
- Knowledge of motor controllers, ESCs, and basic power electronics
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for processing test data and building performance models
- Strong Excel skills
- Understanding of how propeller or thruster performance relates to electrical input power
- Proficiency in a 3D CAD tool
- Basic understanding of GD&T
- Ability to read and create schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness documentation
Nice to have
- Coursework in fluid mechanics or marine or aero propulsion
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 prototype to full production for its Squire and Viceroy platforms.