About the role#
REGENT is building the Seaglider, a wing-in-ground-effect craft that travels just above the water. The Energy Storage System team is responsible for the power that moves these vehicles. As an intern, you will work within the Hardware Engineering group to support battery characterization, test operations, and simulation work for our Squire and Viceroy programs. This role involves hands-on testing and technical analysis to help define our high-voltage vehicle architecture.
What you'll do#
- Run tests on battery packs to evaluate performance under Seaglider operating conditions.
- Support test operations and assist with battery servicing.
- Build simulations in Python or MATLAB to model battery performance across mission profiles.
- Document battery-system integration into the high-voltage architecture across platforms.
- Build and refine energy budgets and Excel trade studies comparing cost, performance, and integration complexity.
- Monitor pack-specific characteristics during testing.
What you'll need#
- Currently a senior or graduate student in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or chemical engineering.
- Knowledge of lithium-ion system fundamentals, 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.
- Ability to build energy budgets and trade studies in Excel.
- Self-directed approach to solving loosely defined problems.
- Ability to explain findings and tradeoffs clearly to engineers.
- Experience with a 3D CAD tool such as SolidWorks, Fusion, or Creo is a plus.
- Ability to produce clear drawings is a plus.
- Exposure to pack-level design work, including cell selection, BMS architecture, busbars, or thermal management, is a plus.
- Exposure to battery simulation tools such as PyBaMM, Simulink/Simscape Battery, or COMSOL is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About REGENT
REGENT is a maritime transportation company based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Founded in 2020, the firm designs and manufactures Seaglider vessels. These wing-in-ground-effect craft operate above the water to connect coastal destinations. The company employs between 51 and 200 people.
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