Defense Team - Business Development Co-Op (Spring Co-Op)

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA. Posted 5 days ago

The role

You will build written and visual materials like briefs, decks, and proposals for government and defense customers. You will translate customer requirements for engineers and use data tools to support business development work.

What you will do

Build briefs, memos, and visual materials for government and defense customers
Develop and pitch slides to a potential customer
Write a proposal for a defense project
Translate customer requirements into language and specifications for the engineering team
Support technical projects to turn Seaglider concepts into evaluable material
Use Excel, SQL, or Python to analyze data and build light tooling

Required qualifications

Enrolled undergraduate with Spring 2027 availability
Schedule allows for 10-15 hours a week on-site throughout the spring semester
Strong written communication
Comfortable working in Excel
Experience with SQL or Python for analysis and light tooling

Nice to have

Experience with RFIs, SBIR/STTR programs, or federal proposal processes
Interest in maritime autonomy, unmanned surface and undersea vessels, or Navy missions
Background in CAD, systems thinking, or engineering
Experience with tools like Airtable or Jira

Benefits

Competitive compensation
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 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.