Perception Engineering Intern

4 Days ago • All levels

About the job

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REGENT is seeking a Perception Engineering Intern to help develop perception systems for their innovative seagliders. Must-haves include knowledge of Multi-Object Tracking, Multi-View Geometry, Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion, and experience with 3D data and representations.

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 actively hiring passionate interns who can help us get our vehicle to market as quickly and safely as possible. We are backed by the world’s best investors: the same investors who are behind SpaceX, Palantir, Boom Supersonic, and more. We have over $9B in provisional orders from some of the industry’s largest operators and are hitting the ground running.

As a Perception Engineering Intern, you will assist in the design and implementation of perception systems for our innovative seagliders. You will work on developing algorithms that enable our vehicles to perceive their external environment, internal state, and operator intent across multiple operational modes: hull-borne, hydrofoil-borne, and wing-borne. This internship offers hands-on experience in prototyping perception solutions, evaluating sensors, and integrating perception capabilities into our vehicles. You'll gain exposure to high-fidelity simulations and may have the opportunity to participate in live-sea trials to verify and validate the software.

Working closely with various engineering teams, including flight controls, systems, hydrodynamics, and flight software, you'll learn about the interdisciplinary nature of aerospace engineering. As the project progresses, you may have the opportunity to be involved in subscale and full-scale prototype development and testing. You will both learn and practice concepts, processes and techniques for engineering software as part of a complex system of systems.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge perception engineering in a maritime environment. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to innovative solutions while developing your skills in a dynamic startup setting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Currently a M.S. or PhD graduate student working towards a degree in computer science, artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer vision, robotics, computer graphics, or other related fields
Knowledge/experience in one of the following: Multi-Object Tracking, Multi-View Geometry, Multi-Modal Sensor Fusion, Computer Graphics/Rendering
Familiarity with high-bandwidth, exteroceptive sensor technologies such as Mono/RGB-D Cameras, LiDARs, Radar, Acoustic/Sonar
Experience with 3D data and representations (pointclouds, meshes, etc.)
A strong foundation in signal processing, state estimation, data association, and probabilistic methods
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and communication skills
Self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

Strong fluency in C++ (17+) and Python in a Linux environment
Experience working with OpenCV, GStreamer, PyTorch/TensorFlow, Eigen/NumPy
Familiarity with edge-device perception software stack development, especially with NVIDIA software libraries such as CUDA, TensorRT, and/or DeepStream
Experience with perception algorithms and sensor calibration techniques, especially at a previous internship experience
Experience working with Publish/Subscribe Middleware Technologies
Understanding of maritime or aviation environments, as well as software simulation and modeling as they apply to perception software

Working at REGENT, you’ll be in a fast-paced environment with exciting new challenges daily. Your mentors 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 nautical engineering.

Our Benefits include:

· Free lunch catered daily

· Office amenities including snacks, drinks, coffee & espresso bar

· Dog-friendly office

· Flexible hours

· Company-sponsored recreational events

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.