Senior Actuation Engineer

REGENT is on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities by building Seagliders, wing-in-ground-effect craft that travel just above the water’s surface. The company is scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production.

Role Overview

As a Senior Actuation Engineer, you’ll own the Aerodynamic and Hydrodynamic surface actuation controls that help REGENT deliver flight-capable Seaglider hardware safely and on schedule. You’ll drive sizing, performance, requirements, and trade studies across key load cases, support certification-focused analysis and documentation, and help architect a scalable actuation foundation as we evolve from prototype to product across multiple programs.

What You'll Do

• Own the actuation system architecture, requirements, performance and qualification.
• Deliver high-impact actuation trade studies supporting major milestones.
• Develop and maintain simulation models, assumptions, and documentation that enable repeatable, reviewable engineering decisions.
• Collaborate closely with loads, manufacturing, controls, GNC, integration and certification stakeholders to ensure as-built performance aligns with requirements, producibility, and verification needs.
• Contribute to improving team execution by helping refine procedures, templates, and best practices that reduce analysis bottlenecks.
• Certify the world’s first all electric Seaglider actuation control system!

What You'll Bring

• Experienced actuation engineer with significant focus in electromechanical flight-critical actuation.
• Experience leading actuation system development from concept to qualification/certification.
• Experience technically managing suppliers of actuation related materials.
• Working knowledge of critical actuation technical challenges such as bandwidth, duty cycle, fatigue, stability, power and environmental including sea-based requirements.
• Solid fundamentals in control theory, kinematics and mechanism integration.
• Familiarity with all aspects of the engineering life cycle (“V”) for actuation from concept to qualification.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, plus a collaborative, low-ego approach in fast-moving, interdisciplinary teams.

Who We're Looking For

• 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, bringing a practical, inventive mindset to every problem. You don't just patch issues - you improve processes, anticipate downstream impacts, and help turn one-off fixes into scalable solutions that raise the bar for future builds.
• 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.

What We Offer

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

If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with REGENT, and make a lasting impact, the company encourages you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.