Director, Defense Mission Integration

The posting, as REGENT wrote it

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

The Director, Defense Mission Integration is the bridge between REGENT's technical subject-matter experts and our government partners, turning Seaglider capability into operations a service member can plan, train for and execute. You will take mission needs from the Navy, Marine Corps, Joint Force and allied partners and shape them into concepts of operation, vignettes, test events and deliverables that engineering, test and maritime operations teams can build to. In the other direction, you will brief the government on what the vehicles can and cannot do today, so expectations stay honest and credibility builds with every event.

REGENT Defense is the business unit within REGENT focused on the defense market: business development, proposal, capture and execution, international engagement, and capability development. You will sit at the center of that work, reporting to the VP, Defense, managing a Mission Assurance Manager, and working daily with Engineering, Performance, Test, Maritime Ops, Manufacturing and Contracts.

🔧 WHAT YOU'LL DO

Operationalize the Seaglider

• Translate Navy, Marine Corps, SOF and allied mission needs into concepts of operation, mission vignettes and operational requirements for all Seaglider variants
• Define mission profiles (ISR, ASW and mine warfare, logistics, search and rescue, contested logistics) and the conditions under which each is demonstrated, tested and eventually fielded
• Develop the concepts, procedures and training material that make Seaglider operations repeatable for service members, working closely with Maritime Ops, which owns launch and recovery, on sustainment and support
• Own the path from experiment to program of record: capture what each exercise proves, what it does not, and what the next event must demonstrate

Be the interface between technical SMEs and the government

• Translate government requirements into engineering, test and performance inputs, and translate test data, signatures and limitations back into language operators and program offices act on
• Chair the integration working group across Engineering, Perfor

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tually use the system, in weather, at night, with limited support

• Honest broker: You set expectations the vehicle can meet, and build trust by delivering what you said you would
• Adaptable and calm under pressure: You keep progress moving when schedules compress, weather slips or a prototype breaks
• Mission-driven: You take pride in delivering capability that supports the warfighter, with startup speed and defense-program discipline

🌟 WHAT WE OFFER

• 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

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.

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.