Electrical Technician - Contract (3-6 months)
Regent
Other Engineering
North Kingstown, RI, USA
Posted on Oct 15, 2024
REGENT is building the seaglider; the first electric flying machine that will transport commercial passengers. With a vehicle that never flies higher than a few meters off the water, we unlock the ability to fly twice as far as an electric aircraft, and certification by maritime authorities which will let us fly first passengers by mid-decade.
We are backed by the world’s best investors: the same investors who are behind SpaceX, Anduril, and Boom Supersonic, in addition to strategic investors like Lockheed Martin, Japan Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines. We have over $9B in orders from some of the industry’s largest operators and are hard at work getting our full-scale, human-carrying prototype on the water next year.
REGENT is seeking skilled Electrical Technicians with experience in fabricating, assembling, and maintaining electrical systems. The position requires a commitment to safety across aircraft and marine operations.
Roles & Responsibilities
- We are looking for an experienced electrical and/or avionics technician capable of fabricating, assembling, and maintaining our vehicles' electrical systems, supporting hands-on work.
- Applicants should also be eager to learn new skills from both industries.
- This role will focus on avionics and electrical systems.
- Applicants should also have a keen eye for safety and safe practices.
- Run functional testing on units and be physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 2+ years working as an electrical or avionics technician, within automotive, maritime, or aerospace; or equivalent applicable education
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Ability to fabricate aircraft harnessing from wiring schematics and drawings to industry standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620
- Experienced with standard hand tools and measuring devices (multimeter, calipers, crimp tools, etc.)
- Experience with test and safety practices for low-voltage and high-voltage systems and components
- Ability to create and support the generation of maintenance documents and procedures
- Familiarity with the use of MS Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with high power, high voltage electrical systems
- Prototyping and production manufacturing experience (harnessing, PCB rework, composites, and metalworking)
- Experience on the water, operating in and around marine craft
- Experience in and around aircraft
- Experience navigating CAD models in NX or a similar CAD system as well as schematics in Capital, Altium or similar
- Familiarity with soldering (per IPC-A-610 and IPC 7711/21)
Working at REGENT, you’ll be in a fast-paced environment with exciting new challenges daily and abundant growth opportunities. Your coworkers are passionate about building zero-emission, high-speed seagliders that will revolutionize coastal transportation. Our team works collaboratively and across disciplines to safely marry the latest technologies from Aviation, Aerospace, and Maritime engineering.
Our Benefits & Perks include:
· Free lunch catered daily if working onsite at REGENT
· Office amenities include snacks, drinks, and coffee and espresso bar
· Dog-friendly office
· Flexible hours
Equal Opportunity
REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.