REGENT · 1 day ago
Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer
North Kingstown, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelREGENT is on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities with their innovative seaglider technology. The Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer will play a crucial role in developing flight-control logic to ensure the vehicle remains stable and responsive during various flight phases, while collaborating with a talented team to solve complex engineering challenges.
Electric VehicleManufacturingMarine TransportationTransportation
Responsibilities
Own vehicle control laws: Design and implement control laws for stabilization, mode transitions, envelope protection, and emergency fallbacks that keep the seaglider safe and responsive across all phases of flight
Apply safety-critical rigor: Define and trace requirements, lead design/code reviews, and develop rigorous test plans including SIL and HIL to meet certification-grade robustness
Simulate, analyze, refine: Use and extend high-fidelity simulation environments (MATLAB/Simulink or custom frameworks) to design and validate GNC algorithms. Perform both linear and nonlinear analysis to evaluate performance and iterate with confidence
Integrate multisensor navigation: Develop and optimize state estimation algorithms that integrate GNSS/INS, radar altimeter, and other sensor inputs for reliable positioning in challenging maritime environments
Tune with real-world data: Leverage flight test and sea trial data to iteratively refine control algorithms and close the loop between simulation and reality
Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with aero, hydro, mechanical, and systems teams to align on actuator specs, control-surface design, and verification strategies
Lead test events: Plan, execute, and analyze full-scale test events to validate and mature flight controls, driving toward a certifiable and production-ready system
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of designing and flight-testing control systems for aircraft, UAS, or similarly complex vehicles, driven by a deep passion for advancing control in multi-modal, high-coupling environments where safety, stability, and performance must coexist
Strong theoretical foundation in control theory, plus hands-on application to real systems
Proven design of real-world control systems and state-estimation filters
Experience designing control algorithms and simulations in MATLAB/Simulink
Demonstrated safety & quality mindset in regulated or mission-critical programs
Preferred
Direct contribution to ARP4754A, DO-178C, or DO-254 certification artifacts
CFD-coupled control design or ground-effect / hydrofoil dynamics experience
Flight-test or sea-trial planning and execution
Benefits
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
Company
REGENT
Regent develops and manufactures all-electric seagliders for high-speed regional coastal transportation.
Founded in 2020
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$87MKey Investors
MOL SwitchH.I.S.Lockheed Martin Ventures
2024-06-25Series Unknown
2024-03-07Corporate Round
2023-10-05Series A· $60M
Leadership Team
Billy Thalheimer
Co-Founder & CEO
Michael Klinker
Co-Founder and CTO
Recent News
Soma Capital
2026-01-12
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