Senior Staff Structures Engineer

At REGENT, we are dedicated to transforming regional transportation between coastal cities. Rather than merely constructing vehicles, we are pioneering a new realm of transit: the seaglider. These innovative wing-in-ground-effect crafts soar just above the water's surface, merging the velocity of an airplane with the economical operating costs of a boat. Wit…

Position Overview: Join our dynamic team at Senesco Marine as a Senior Structural and Outfitting Design Engineer Lead. We are looking for a skilled and driven professional to spearhead our outfitting and structural design efforts within our cutting-edge engineering department at a new construction shipyard. This role is essential for the successful design, integration, and coordination of structural and outfitting systems for a diverse range of vessels currently under construction. The ideal candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team of designers, collaborate closely with production teams to provide clear work instructions, and engage with purchasing and project management departments to ensure timely and high-quality design deliverables. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead and mentor a team of engineering designers within the structural and outfitting discipline. Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure adherence to project timelines and technical standards. Promote collaboration across various design disciplines and departments. Technical Oversight: Oversee the development and review of 2D/3D design deliverables, including arrangement drawings, foundations, stairs, ladders, railings, platforms, hull structures, and other related production drawings. Ensure compliance with classification society requirements, client specifications, and best shipbuilding practices. Approve and validate structural and outfitting designs for feasibility, safety, and functionality. Project Management: Engage in project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting related to the outfitting and structural design scope. Collaborate with production teams to support build strategies, resolve technical queries, and ensure constructability. Manage engineering change requests, discrepancy reports, and as-built drawings, ensuring timely and accurate updates to detail design documentation. Quality & Continuous Improvement: Implement and maintain best practices in design processes and quality control. Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering tools, methodologies, and workflows. Conduct design reviews and root cause analyses for design-related issues. Recommend and execute strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the team. Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members.

Job Responsibilities: Senesco Marine, LLC is seeking a dedicated Marine Structural Designer with extensive experience in the fabrication and assembly of steel hull vessels. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD 3D and possess a solid understanding of ABS and Coast Guard rules and regulations. Join us as a vital member of the Northeast's premier builder of double-hulled barges, tugboats, ferries, aluminum CTVs, and other vessels. Our team has a rich history, with some members having been part of the company for over 20 years. We take immense pride in launching and delivering our vessels to satisfied owners. This position is based at Quonset Point in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

As the Senior Director of Maritime Engineering at Senesco Marine, you will play a pivotal role in steering all engineering functions within our vibrant shipyard. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing Structural, Piping, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines, ensuring a harmonious collaboration between Naval Architects, production design subcontractors, and our internal shipyard teams. This leadership role is critical in ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations related to vessel construction, while championing engineering excellence, adherence to schedules, and maintaining the highest standards of technical integrity across all projects.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Oversight in EngineeringLead and direct multidisciplinary engineering teams encompassing structural, piping, electrical, and mechanical engineering.Develop and establish engineering standards, processes, and best practices to enhance shipyard operations.Guarantee that all engineering outputs conform to ABS, USCG, and other relevant regulatory standards.Project CoordinationServe as the main point of contact between naval architects, design subcontractors, and shipyard production teams.Align engineering outputs with production schedules and contractual milestones effectively.Review and endorse all technical drawings, specifications, and calculations for accuracy and conformity.Scheduling & ComplianceTrack engineering progress against established project timelines and budgets.Implement corrective measures to address any delays or technical issues that arise.Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and quality assurance standards.Technical Problem-SolvingAddress complex engineering challenges across structural, piping, electrical, and mechanical systems.Provide expert technical guidance during construction, installation, and commissioning phases.Promote continuous improvement in engineering practices.Stakeholder EngagementEngage collaboratively with senior management, project managers, and clients to align engineering goals with business objectives.Prepare and deliver technical reports, progress updates, and risk assessments.

As a Senior Maritime Piping Designer at Senesco Marine, LLC, you will leverage your extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the fabrication and assembly of piping systems within steel hull vessels. The ideal candidate will be proficient in AutoCAD 3D and have a robust understanding of various piping systems. Familiarity with ABS and Coast Guard regulations is essential, alongside a commitment to adhering to all safety protocols and company policies. We value strong work ethics, including reliability in attendance and a proactive attitude towards completing tasks efficiently.

Join REGENT as we embark on a transformative journey to redefine regional transportation across coastal cities. We are not merely constructing vehicles; we are pioneering a revolutionary transportation category with our innovative seaglider. These state-of-the-art wing-in-ground-effect crafts glide just above the water's surface, merging the speed of an airplane with the economical efficiency of a boat. With capabilities of traveling 180 miles at 180 mph using current battery technology (and potentially up to 400 miles with next-generation batteries), our seagliders will facilitate rapid, cost-effective, and sustainable coastal transit for both passengers and cargo, forging connections between cities, islands, and communities like never before.Backed by premier investors and a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we are advancing from a groundbreaking prototype to full-scale production, and we are building the right team to make this vision a reality.Role Overview:As the Senior Manager, Loads & Dynamics, you will spearhead the function that defines the forces our vehicles must endure, ensuring these definitions are technically robust, internally consistent, and certifiable. This critical role underpins vehicle integrity, as you will establish the methodologies, assumptions, and datasets that drive structural design, inform flight physics, and support certification processes. Your mission will be to consolidate these responsibilities, currently spread across various teams, into a cohesive and defensible system.Initially, you will operate as a player-coach: setting strategic direction, engaging in hands-on technical work, and progressively building your team. Collaborating closely with Structures, Flight Physics, and Certification teams, you will strive for alignment on a unified source of truth for loads—resolving ambiguities, bridging gaps, and ensuring the program is founded on a solid and scalable base.Success in this role will signify that the organization is functioning from a singular, trusted loads basis—clearly defined, consistently applied, and primed to support both structural design and certification—backed by a robust, scalable Loads & Dynamics team that you have cultivated and developed.If you are motivated by the prospect of working at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation, tangible real-world impact, and hands-on engineering, this is the place for you—we would be delighted to welcome you to our team!

OverviewJoin Senesco Marine, LLC as an Electrical Engineering Coordinator, where you will lead the design and implementation phases of vital electrical systems and equipment. You will oversee the daily operations of our electrical team, collaborating with both internal teams and external partners to ensure high-quality design manufacturability, drive continuous improvement, and meet critical deadlines.Familiarity with various Shipboard Systems, including piping, hydraulics, and HVAC, as well as the ability to interpret ABS/Coast Guard regulations, is essential for this role.Key ResponsibilitiesReport directly to the Senior Commissioning Manager/Electrical Coordinator.Create schematics and equipment foundation drawings using AutoCAD.Review, revise, and verify electrical drawings for current projects; manage Engineering Change Requests as needed.Ensure internal designs align with construction drawings and established shipbuilding best practices; develop build strategies and module breakdowns with production teams.Assess and approve vendor drawings and system designs; coordinate with design and lofting companies to adhere to project timelines.Work with trades during the installation process to ensure quality and compliance.Review purchase orders related to major electrical components.Provide field support to the production team.

REGENT is developing the Seaglider, a vehicle designed to transform regional transportation along coastlines. Using wing-in-ground-effect technology, the Seaglider travels just above the water’s surface, blending the speed of flight with the efficiency of marine travel. Current models reach 180 miles at 180 mph on existing batteries, with future plans to extend range as battery technology improves. These vehicles aim to connect cities, islands, and communities for both passenger and cargo transport. With strong backing from investors and a growing team of engineers and operators, REGENT is moving from prototype development toward full-scale production. Role overview The Chief Engineer for Seaglider Technology acts as the principal technical authority for the Viceroy Seaglider program. This leader is responsible for the technical integrity, integration, and coherence of the entire vehicle system. This role covers a wide range of disciplines, including structures, aerodynamics, propulsion, systems, and controls. Working closely with the CTO and Program Manager, the Chief Engineer guides the vehicle through Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR), ensuring a clear and defensible technical approach throughout development. Key responsibilities Oversee technical integration and maintain system coherence for the Viceroy Seaglider program. Lead cross-functional integration reviews and resolve interface issues that cross disciplinary boundaries. Make key decisions on trade studies and shape the technical direction of the vehicle. Ensure that every design choice and interface supports a fully functional and certifiable vehicle system. Maintain a unified technical baseline that is clear to functional leads and credible for certification stakeholders. Support the program through PDR, CDR, and certification milestones. Mentor and support engineering teams, fostering sound judgment and collaboration across disciplines. What success looks like The Viceroy program operates from a single, authoritative technical baseline. All functional leads understand and align with the technical vision. Certification stakeholders trust the technical foundation of the program. The team is prepared to solve complex engineering challenges with clarity and precision. Location North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA

REGENT is transforming coastal transportation with the Seaglider, a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle that glides just above the water. These craft currently travel up to 180 miles at 180 mph using today’s batteries, with future models targeting 400-mile ranges. The mission: deliver faster, more affordable, and sustainable travel for passengers and cargo between cities and islands. With strong investor backing and a dedicated engineering team, REGENT is advancing from prototype development to full-scale production. The company is expanding its workforce to match its ambitious plans. Role overview The Director of Hardware Engineering leads REGENT’s hardware group through a pivotal phase of growth. This leader will inherit a skilled team and guide them toward a process-focused approach, supporting Seaglider projects from early concept through certification and into manufacturing. Initial priorities include listening to the team, understanding current strengths and challenges, and building trust. The Director will identify support needs for engineers and managers, working to remove barriers and help the team succeed. What you will do Coach and develop functional managers, supporting their growth as leaders and helping them expand their teams and make sound decisions. Increase execution standards and refine processes so complex hardware projects progress efficiently and with reduced risk. Foster cross-functional partnerships to strengthen the engineering organization’s effectiveness. Create an environment where managers operate with ownership and consistency. Work alongside the Engineering leadership team to oversee the engineering operating system, including configuration management, design reviews, requirements traceability, and documentation standards for both hardware and software. Collaborate with Chief Engineers and the Project Management Office to ensure the hardware group delivers reliably across projects. Location This role is based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA.

At REGENT, we are dedicated to transforming regional transportation across coastal cities. Our mission goes beyond merely constructing vehicles; we are pioneering a revolutionary category of transport known as the seaglider. These state-of-the-art wing-in-ground-effect crafts glide just above the water, merging the speed of an airplane with the economical operation of a boat. With a capacity to travel 180 miles at 180 mph using current battery technology (and up to 400 miles with next-generation batteries), seagliders promise swift, cost-effective, and eco-friendly coastal transit for both passengers and cargo, connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.Supported by top investors and driven by a team of passionate, innovative engineers, builders, and operators, we are scaling from a groundbreaking prototype to full-scale production, and expanding our team to realize this vision.Role OverviewAs a Vehicle Test Engineer at REGENT, you will play a vital role in planning and executing testing activities for our foiling, wing-in-ground-effect seagliders, transitioning from early prototypes to dependable transportation systems. Collaborating closely with senior test engineers and cross-functional engineering teams, you will assist in translating engineering objectives into structured test plans, ensuring safe field operations, and gathering actionable data.This position sits at the vital intersection of engineering, operations, and safety. You will aid in test planning, prepare vehicles and instrumentation, engage in test events both in the air and on water, and contribute to the analysis of results that inform the next iterations of our vehicles.As part of the Vehicle Test team, you'll work alongside a dedicated group of collaborative engineers who take pride in tackling complex technical challenges together. We uphold high standards for engineering excellence, move swiftly, think innovatively, and depend on teamwork to introduce groundbreaking transportation technology to the world.If you are energized by working at the forefront of cutting-edge innovation, eager to make a real-world impact, and passionate about hands-on engineering, you’ll fit right in - and we would be excited to welcome you to our team!

At REGENT, we are on a transformative journey to redefine regional transportation across coastal cities. Our innovation extends beyond merely constructing vehicles; we are pioneering a novel category of transport—the seaglider. These revolutionary wing-in-ground-effect vehicles glide just above the water's surface, merging the rapidity of an aircraft with the economical operational costs of a boat. With a range of 180 miles at speeds of 180 mph using current battery technology, and potentially up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries, seagliders will facilitate swift, cost-effective, and eco-friendly coastal transit for both passengers and cargo, linking cities, islands, and communities in unprecedented ways.Supported by prominent investors and driven by a collective of dedicated, innovative engineers, builders, and operators, we are advancing from a successful prototype to full-scale production—expanding our team to realize this vision.Role Overview:As the Manager of Systems Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in determining how REGENT constructs safe, certifiable vehicles at scale.This position encompasses not just the management of systems engineering but also the influence of the organization’s approach to requirements, safety, and certification. You will guide a central team in vehicle engineering, bridging ambitious vehicle concepts with structured, certifiable systems, instilling safety and thoroughness from the outset.You will mentor and develop an expanding team of systems engineers, elevating their technical acumen, decision-making capabilities, and engineering rigor. Concurrently, you will collaborate across the organization to ensure that systems engineering acts as a catalyst rather than an obstacle, empowering teams to operate swiftly while adhering to certification mandates.Success in this role is defined by the establishment of both a robust team and a scalable system: engineers who command trust within the organization and processes that grow in tandem with the company as we transition from prototype to production.If you thrive at the nexus of cutting-edge innovation, tangible impact, and hands-on engineering, this is the ideal opportunity for you - we would be excited to welcome you to our team!

At REGENT, we are dedicated to transforming regional transport across coastal cities by pioneering a revolutionary mode of transport: the seaglider. These innovative wing-in-ground-effect vehicles glide just above the water’s surface, merging the swift speeds of an aircraft with the economical operational costs of maritime travel. With the capability to cover 180 miles at 180 mph using current battery technology (and potentially reaching up to 400 miles with advanced batteries), our seagliders promise a new era of rapid, cost-effective, and eco-friendly coastal transportation for both passengers and freight, establishing unprecedented connections between urban areas, islands, and communities.Supported by prominent investors and powered by a dynamic team of engineers, builders, and operators, we are evolving from a groundbreaking prototype to full-scale production and are actively expanding our team to achieve this vision.Role OverviewAs a GNC Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining the movement of this groundbreaking vehicle. Your efforts will contribute to developing the seaglider’s flight control logic, ensuring its stability, responsiveness, and safety during transitions between displacement, hydrofoil, and wing-in-ground-effect flight modes. Your expertise will help integrate aerodynamic and hydrodynamic surfaces into a cohesive, intelligent system capable of adapting to gusts, waves, and unforeseen challenges. Utilizing high-fidelity simulations, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and hands-on tuning during sea trials, you will be instrumental in transforming advanced control theories into a certified, real-world mobility solution that reshapes coastal connectivity.

At REGENT, we are committed to transforming regional transportation across coastal cities. Our innovation goes beyond vehicle manufacturing; we are pioneering a new mode of transport known as the seaglider. These innovative wing-in-ground-effect vehicles glide just above the water, merging the speed of an aircraft with the economical advantages of a boat. Achieving a distance of 180 miles at 180 mph with current battery technology— and potentially up to 400 miles with next-generation batteries—seagliders promise to redefine swift, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for both passengers and cargo, seamlessly connecting cities, islands, and communities.Supported by prominent investors and fueled by a team of dedicated, visionary engineers, builders, and operators, we are progressing from a groundbreaking prototype to full-scale production, and we are looking to expand our team to realize this vision.Role OverviewAs the Lead Vehicle Test Engineer, you will spearhead the planning and execution of REGENT's sea and air test programs for our foiling, wing-in-ground-effect seagliders. Your role will involve translating engineering goals into safe, rigorous, and repeatable testing operations. Positioned at the crossroads of engineering, operations, and safety, you will develop phased testing campaigns aimed at minimizing risk, broadening operational capabilities, and producing essential data to evolve prototypes into dependable, certifiable transport systems.Joining our Vehicle Test team means collaborating with a group of driven, talented engineers who take pride in tackling complex technical challenges and making a significant team impact. We maintain high standards for engineering excellence, act swiftly, think innovatively, and depend on teamwork to push boundaries and introduce entirely new technologies to the market.If you excel in dynamic, hands-on testing environments and are inspired by the opportunity to create something fundamentally new in transportation, we would be excited to welcome you to our team!

About Merlin Labs:Merlin Labs is an innovative aerospace startup focused on developing a non-human pilot technology. This pioneering approach aims to facilitate both reduced crew and uncrewed flights. With backing from some of the world’s foremost investors, Merlin is committed to scaling operations in partnership with our customers, leveraging autonomy to tackle significant challenges in aviation.About You:Are you passionate about hands-on testing in the forefront of aerospace technology? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a keen eye for flight safety and test details? If you envision a future with safer, more accessible flying machines for all, you could be the perfect candidate to lead our Flight Test Engineering team at Merlin.

REGENT is building a new category of coastal transportation with the seaglider: a wing-in-ground-effect craft that travels just above the water. These vehicles combine the speed of an aircraft with the efficiency of a boat, offering regional transit up to 180 miles at 180 mph on current battery technology, and potentially up to 400 miles as battery tech advances. Seagliders are designed to move passengers and cargo quickly and sustainably between coastal cities, islands, and communities. Backed by leading investors, REGENT is moving from prototype to production. The team includes engineers, builders, and operators focused on scaling this vision and bringing seagliders to market. Role Overview The Maritime Operations Specialist supports daily operations at REGENT, with a focus on testing Seaglider vessels in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. What You Will Do Work as part of the Shore Operations Team to support seaglider testing and operations Collaborate with a team of planners and engineers to improve and expand seaglider operations Contribute hands-on expertise in a setting where technology and real-world impact meet Location This role is based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA.

At REGENT, our vision is to transform regional transportation across coastal cities. We are not merely manufacturing vehicles; we are pioneering a new mode of transit—the Seaglider. This innovative wing-in-ground-effect craft glides just above the water's surface, merging the efficiency of an aircraft with the economical advantages of a boat. With a range of 180 miles at speeds of 180 mph using current battery technology (and up to 400 miles with next-generation batteries), Seagliders will redefine fast, affordable, and eco-friendly coastal travel for both passengers and cargo, connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.Supported by prominent investors and fueled by a team of enthusiastic, visionary engineers, builders, and operators, we are transitioning from a successful prototype phase to full-scale production and expanding our team to achieve this goal.We are in search of a skilled and proactive Technician Supervisor to lead a diverse team in supporting R&D builds, special projects, and the early stages of vehicle integration. This role is not a conventional production position; it takes place in an environment where designs are continuously evolving, processes are being shaped, and rapid iteration is essential.In this role, you will guide technicians through intricate, unprecedented builds while collaborating closely with engineering to bring innovative concepts to life. Achieving success in this position necessitates robust leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to establish structure in a dynamic and ambiguous setting.