REGENT
Lead Vehicle Test Engineer
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 155 days ago
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About the role
- As part of the Vehicle Test team, you'll be joining a group of driven, collaborative, and talented engineers who take pride in solving complex technical challenges and making an impact as a team.
- We hold a high bar for engineering rigor, move quickly, think boldly, and rely on our teamwork to push boundaries and bring entirely new technology into the world.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute test campaigns across sea and air testing-designing phased programs from early on-water trials through flight test and certification-support activities.
- Develop risk-informed test plans and procedures (test cards, checklists, envelope expansion plans) that systematically reduce risk while advancing capability and performance.
- Translate engineering requirements into executable tests by partnering with design, loads, controls, structures, and systems to define objectives, success criteria, instrumentation needs, and constraints.
- Own test readiness and event coordination, ensuring vehicle configuration, personnel, supporting assets, infrastructure, and test environment are aligned for safe execution.
- Lead and contribute to hazard assessments and safety reviews, identifying hazards, implementing mitigations, and communicating go/no-go logic in high-consequence environments.
- Support real-time and post-test analysis, monitoring key telemetry during events, capturing anomalies, and producing clear post-test reports that drive decisions and next-step planning.
- Proven ability to build structured test plans (phased campaigns, test readiness criteria, configuration control, and disciplined documentation) in fast-moving development programs.
- You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to align on goals and move projects forward.
Requirements
- Strong safety mindset and experience with hazard analysis / risk management (e.g., hazard logs, operational risk assessments, TRRs, safety/airworthiness reviews).
Nice to have
- Ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences-confident presenting at reviews and aligning cross-functional teams around plan, risk, and execution.
- Experience leveraging test data for decision-making (telemetry review, anomaly triage, post-test reporting)
- familiarity with instrumentation and data systems is a plus.
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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