Senior Vehicle Test Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Vehicle Test Engineer role is an onsite position in North Kingstown, RI; compensation is not specified. The role is part of REGENT’s Vehicle Test team, supporting its mission to develop Seagliders for regional coastal transportation. The engineer plans and executes sea and air test programs, translating engineering objectives into safe, repeatable test operations. Test readiness, risk management, and analysis of test data help mature prototypes into reliable transportation systems and support certification activities.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute phased sea and air test campaigns
• develop risk-informed test plans and procedures
• translate engineering requirements into test objectives and success criteria
• coordinate test readiness, vehicle configuration, personnel, assets, and infrastructure
• lead or contribute to hazard assessments and safety reviews
• monitor telemetry, capture anomalies, and prepare post-test reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior vehicle test engineer

north kingstown ri

regent

vehicle testing

sea testing

air testing

seaglider

test planning

safety reviews

telemetry analysis

prototype testing

engineering

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and equity incentive plan
• health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of premiums covered
• 401(k) matching
• flexible time off
• paid parental leave
• company-wide holiday breaks
• relocation packages
• catered lunches
• professional development.

Why this role

The posting describes a hands-on test role spanning on-water trials, flight testing, and certification-support activities. Relocation packages are available for those moving to join the team.

About the employer

REGENT is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.