Senior Structures Engineer

About the role

As a Senior Structures Engineer, you’ll own critical composite structural analyses that help REGENT deliver flight-capable seaglider hardware safely and on schedule. You’ll drive sizing, margins, and trade studies across key load cases, support certification-focused analysis and documentation, and help unblock analysis throughput as we scale from prototype to product across multiple programs. As part of the Structures 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

• Execute composite structural analysis for flight-capable hardware across key load cases (static, buckling, modal, fatigue) and translate results into clear design guidance.
• Own margins and substantiation for primary and secondary structure, partnering with design to close gaps and drive weight-efficient solutions.
• Deliver high-impact analyses supporting major milestones.
• Develop and maintain analysis models, assumptions, and documentation that enable repeatable, reviewable engineering decisions.
• Collaborate closely with loads, manufacturing, and certification stakeholders to ensure analyses align with requirements, producibility, and verification needs.
• Contribute to improving team execution by helping refine procedures, templates, and best practices that reduce analysis bottlenecks.

Requirements

• Experienced structures engineer with significant focus in composite structures analysis.
• Strong FEM experience (static, buckling, modal, fatigue) with the ability to interpret composite-specific failure modes and margins.
• Experience managing global vehicle FEM models.
• Working knowledge of composite materials and processes (prepreg, RTM, infusion, autoclave, OOA) and how they influence allowables and structural behavior.
• Solid fundamentals in laminate theory, load paths, and structural sizing across the product lifecycle for flight-capable hardware.
• Familiarity with requirements, loads/margins workflows, and certification-oriented analysis and documentation practices.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, plus a collaborative, open-minded 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. 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.

Benefits

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