Human Factors Engineering Intern

16 days ago
Internship
In-person · North Kingstown, RI, US... more
REGENT is building the seaglider; the first electric flying machine that will transport commercial passengers.  With a vehicle that never flies higher than a few meters off the water, we unlock the ability to fly twice as far as an electric aircraft, and certification by maritime authorities which will let us fly first passengers by mid-decade.
 
We are actively hiring passionate interns who can help us get our vehicle to market as quickly and safely as possible. We are backed by the world’s best investors: the same investors who are behind SpaceX, Palantir, Boom Supersonic, and more. We have over $9B in provisional orders from some of the industry’s largest operators and are hitting the ground running.

REGENT is seeking a Human Factors Engineering Intern to support the design and evaluation of human interfaces for seaglider systems.


Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Creating new feature concepts for seaglider human interface 
  • Building out REGENT UI/UX standards and design language 
  • Conducting safety and usability evaluations of seaglider human interface 
  • Identifying human factors requirements and creating test procedures 

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Factors Engineering, Engineering Psychology,or related fields 
  • Proficiency with use of common rapid prototyping tools (Figma, etc...)  
  • Research or Coursework in Aviation/Maritime Human Factors, or;  
  • Flying, Boating, or Sailing experience 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, including technical documentation 
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic about solving problems 
  • Adaptable and flexible with moving deadlines and tasking 

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

  • Scripting and data analysis in Python, R, or other language 
  • Proven ability to write usability test plans and reports  
  • Experience working on safety critical systems 
  • Aerospace or nautical vehicle system development 
  • Requirements development and/or test management 

Working at REGENT, you’ll be in a fast-paced environment with exciting new challenges daily. Your mentors are passionate about building zero-emission, high-speed seagliders that will revolutionize coastal transportation. Our team works collaboratively and across disciplines to safely marry the latest technologies from aviation, aerospace and nautical engineering.

Our Benefits include:
· Free lunch catered daily
· Office amenities including snacks, drinks, coffee & espresso bar
· Dog-friendly office
· Flexible hours
· Company-sponsored recreational events

Equal Opportunity
REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.