Fly-by-Wire Certification Engineer

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

REGENT is hiring a Fly-by-Wire Certification Engineer to support Viceroy's fly-by-wire flight control system and serve as the discipline’s primary liaison with REGENT's certifying authorities: the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in support of USCG, and Lloyd's Register (LR) acting on behalf of foreign flag states. The USCG is Viceroy's primary certifying authority within the United States and is expected to defer to the FAA on some aspects of certification, including flight control laws. You'll help develop and review compliance data, approve findings, and guide Viceroy's fly-by-wire system through certification.

This is a hands-on, high-trust role for someone who already holds a Designated Engineering Representative (DER) credential, or an equivalent from another civil aviation authority, and wants to put it to work on a new, all-electric vehicle program early in its certification life.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Guide certification strategy. Help establish methods of compliance and certification plans for the fly-by-wire flight control system.

- Liaise with certifying authorities. Serve as a primary point of contact with the USCG, FAA, and Lloyd's Register on fly-by-wire system and flight control laws compliance.

- Develop and approve certification submittals. Help develop and review fly-by-wire compliance data, and approve submittals as REGENT's DER (or equivalent) on the program.

- Partner across engineering. Review control law verification and validation data with Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, and Performance Engineering, and work with sea trials and flight test data supporting certification submittals.

- Maintain the compliance record. Keep an audit-ready record of findings, methods of compliance, and supporting data.

- Build the practice. Help REGENT establish a durable, in-house fly-by-wire certification capability as Viceroy scales toward entry into service.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Current FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) in Flight Analyst, Mechanical Systems/Systems and Equipment, or a similar discipline, or an equivalent engineering-representative credential from another civil aviation authority.

- Experience in aircraft certification, including direct experience certifying fly-by-wire systems.

- Experience approving compliance findings and representing an engineering organization directly with the FAA or another certifying authority.

- Working knowledge of Part 23/25/27/29 (or equivalent foreign airworthiness standards) and the means-of-compliance process.

- Comfort working across engineering teams and multiple certifying and classification authorities, without formal authority over any of them.

- Flying, sailing, or boating experience is a plus.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Trusted regulatory voice. You take your authority seriously and communicate clearly with regulators, engineers, and leadership alike.

- Solutions-oriented. When a design doesn't yet meet a certification requirement, you work with the engineering team to find a path to yes.

- Builder. You want to help stand up a new certification practice, not just operate inside an established one.

- Cross-functional connector. You're comfortable being the link between engineering teams and outside certifying and classification authorities.

- Adaptable & agile. You adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced startup environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive compensation including a robust equity incentive plan to reward your contributions to our success.

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, we cover 100% of your premiums (including dependents!).

- 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 with the chance to make a direct impact on the company's growth and success.

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.