Lead Aerodynamics Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional transportation between coastal cities. We're not just building vehicles, we're creating a new category of transportation : the seaglider. These groundbreaking wing-in-ground-effect craft travel just above the water’s surface, combining the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat. Capable of 180 miles at 180 mph on today's battery tech (and up to 400 miles with next-gen batteries), seagliders will unlock fast, affordable, and sustainable coastal transit for passengers and cargo - connecting cities, islands, and communities like never before.

Backed by leading investors and powered by a team of passionate, forward-thinking engineers, builders, and operators, we’re now scaling from a breakthrough prototype to full production - and building the team to make it happen.

Role Overview

As Lead Aerodynamics Engineer , you’ll own the aerodynamic heart of our vehicles - from early concept to production-ready designs. Seagliders operate in multiple flight regimes - displacement, hydrofoiling, and wing-borne ground effect - each with its own unique aerodynamic challenges. You’ll lead the technical execution across conceptual design, CFD simulation, trade studies, and physical validation, ensuring our vehicles meet the highest standards for performance, efficiency, and safety.

This is a role for someone who loves both rolling up their sleeves for detailed analysis and stepping back to guide the broader aerodynamic vision. You’ll mentor early career engineers, shape best practices, and work hand-in-hand with structures, controls, and certification teams to deliver validated aerodynamic designs for Viceroy and future vehicle variants. You’ll also represent the aerodynamic function in design reviews, test planning, and customer discussions - translating technical insight into clear, actionable decisions.

The work you do will directly determine how fast, far, and safely seagliders can travel,  shaping the passenger experience, operational economics, and environmental footprint for years to come.

If you want to be at the forefront of creating an entirely new mode of transportation and your idea of a good day is solving problems no one has solved before, we’d be excited to have you join the team!

What You’ll Do

• Invent at the Edge of Air & Sea : Drive aerodynamic design for a vehicle that operates in coupled marine–aerospace environments - from low-speed displacement to high-speed ground effect.
• Turn CFD into Capability : Build and refine CFD workflows that allow us to rapidly explore, trade, and optimize designs - then validate them through wind tunnel, sea trials, and flight testing.
• Translate Performance into Experience : Deliver aerodynamic data that informs GNC tuning, structural optimization, and propulsion integration, ensuring every design choice connects to mission outcomes.
• Lead & Grow Talent : Mentor junior engineers, codify best practices, and raise the aerodynamic capability of the entire team.
• Be the Voice of Aerodynamics : Represent the discipline in design reviews, program milestones, customer engagements, and regulatory discussions.
• Drive for Firsts : Identify risks early, test relentlessly, and keep pushing until our aerodynamic performance sets the benchmark for the industry.

What You’ll Bring

Bonus Experience

Who We're Looking For

What We Offer

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.