Modeling and Simulation Engineer

At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities, by developing the seaglider, a first of its kind  wing-in-ground-effect craft that operates a few meters off the water's surface and combines the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat. With existing battery technology, the Seaglider will travel routes up to 180 miles and up to 500 miles with next-gen batteries. 

Backed by the same investors who support SpaceX, Anduril, and Boom Supersonic, our team is a group of passionate, forward-thinking individuals working together across fields like aviation, aerospace, and maritime engineering to turn zero-emission, high-speed travel into reality. It’s an exciting time to be part of this game-changing journey!

Reporting to the Lead Vehicle Software Engineer, as a Modeling and Simulation Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your knowledge, experience, and creativity to build simulation environments to model the behavior of a seaglider that floats, hydrofoils, and flies in ground effect over water. The ideal candidate will have a background in software engineering and a deep understanding of MATLAB/Simulink modeling. 

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of simulation environments that enable multiple engineers to collaborate seamlessly, working in parallel and integrating subsystems.
• Develop and fine-tune simulation models using MATLAB/Simulink to ensure they precisely represent the behavior of complex systems.
• Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate real-world system and vehicle dynamics data into the simulation environment, enhancing its accuracy and effectiveness.
• Run and refine testing cycles such as software-in-the-loop, processor-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop to validate models and simulation environments.
• Analyze sea trial test data and leverage it to fine-tune and improve model accuracy and system reliability.
• Ensure that the simulation environment is scalable, robust, and ready to handle large, complex simulations with ease.
• Keep up with the latest trends and technologies in modeling and simulation, and bring fresh ideas and techniques to continually elevate the simulation environment.

• Proven experience in software engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Demonstrated success and professional experience in modeling and simulation, especially with MATLAB/Simulink integration and testing
• Expertise in using MATLAB/Simulink and the MathWorks toolchain, with some experience in C/C++
• Hands-on experience designing and building simulation environments that enable collaboration across multiple engineers working on different subsystems.
• A collaborative mindset, with experience integrating physical system and vehicle dynamics data into simulations across disciplines.
• Proven ability to validate models against real-world test data and refine them to enhance performance.
• Demonstrated experience with software-in-the-loop, processor-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop testing (or a desire to learn quickly on the job).
• Bonus points: Experience with simulation tools for DO-178C verification and validation (if you’re familiar, we’d love to hear about it).

• Collaborative Team Player: You believe that great things happen when teams work together. You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to align on goals and move projects forward. You bring people together, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving towards a shared vision.
• Creative Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. Whether it’s optimizing data pipelines, solving integration hurdles, or improving automation workflows, you approach every problem with creativity and determination. You’re able to address immediate needs while also planning for future scalability and efficiency.
• Adaptable & Agile: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment, you quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements. You approach challenges with a calm, resilient mindset, and know how to pivot and adjust your approach as needed, ensuring that progress continues without missing a beat.
• Innovative Mindset: You’re driven by curiosity and a passion for technology. You’re passionate about driving continuous improvement, embracing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.

• Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums.
• 401(k) with company matching, so you can plan for the future.
• Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks.
• Relocation packages available for those moving to join our team.
• Daily, free catered lunches
• Learning & professional development opportunities 

If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with us, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, but you see yourself contributing to our mission, we encourage you to apply! We value diverse skillsets and experiences and believe in the potential of passionate individuals to make a big impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.