REGENT
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago
FEAGD&TAvionicsMechanical DesignControlsLeadershipAdaptabilityTolerance AnalysisActuators
About the role
- This is a highly cross-functional role working at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, controls, and test engineering.
- You will bring technical leadership, strong engineering judgement, and a bias toward execution-helping REGENT scale from prototype to production without compromising safety.
- If you're energized by working at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation, real-world impact, and hands-on engineering, you'll be in the right place - and we'd be thrilled to have you on the team!
Responsibilities
- Own the design and development of complex mechanical and actuation systems across REGENT platforms, including hydrofoil retraction, control surfaces, and motion-critical subsystems.
- Define system architectures and design approaches for mechanisms involving linkages, transmissions, motors, and integrated motion systems.
- Design, build, and iterate on test assets, fixtures, and rigs that enable rapid validation and de-risking of new concepts.
- Translate high-level vehicle requirements into detailed mechanical designs, balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, and safety.
- Perform and lead kinematic, dynamic, and structural analyses (hand calculations and FEA) to validate designs and guide trade studies.
- Partner cross-functionally with electrical, controls, avionics, and test teams to integrate sensors, actuators, and control systems into cohesive solutions.
- Lead root cause investigations and drive design improvements based on test data and field performance.
- Develop high-quality CAD models, drawings, and documentation that clearly communicate design intent across teams.
- Establish best practices for mechanism design, DFMA, tolerance analysis, and system integration as REGENT scales.
- Deep understanding of motors, gearboxes, and industrial motion control systems (e.g., servo motors, BLDC systems, drive electronics).
Requirements
- Strong understanding of DFMA, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups.
Nice to have
- Advanced CAD proficiency (NX preferred) with experience designing large assemblies and production-ready components.
Compensation
- Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance - we cover 100% of your premiums.
- Generous flexible time off, paid parental leave, and company-wide holiday breaks.
- Learning & professional development opportunities
- You bring people together, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving towards a shared vision.
Company info
- Even if you don't meet every requirement, but you see yourself contributing to our mission, we encourage you to apply!
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.
- REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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