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Published on:
May 3rd, 2023
Last modified on May 17th, 2023 at 12:26
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Kitepower is a leading start-up in Airborne Wind Energy (AWE), developing unique mobile renewable energy plants for use in remote off-grid areas. Our system is able to harness stronger and more persistent winds at higher altitudes using kites connected to a turbine. Kitepower’s leading product, the Kitepower Falcon, is specially designed to allow remote communities worldwide to mitigate dependency on polluting and expensive diesel supply.

Are you looking for a challenging internship in renewable energy to apply your academic learnings and gain valuable working experience? We are looking for a motivated intern to join our team in Delft.

Selection Process

Please note that as part of our selection process, we will be using Cammio for an automated video interview. Cammio is an online platform that allows candidates to record their answers to interview questions at a time and place that is convenient for them. The video interview is designed to help us better understand your skills and experience, and to assess your suitability for the role.

Job Tasks

We are operating from multiple test sites and continue to expand as a company. You will work as an integral part of our flight operations team who are responsible for logging flight hours as we gear up towards commercial availability of our systems.

Operational Tasks:

  • Prepare and perform the flight tests of the Kitepower Falcon 100kW system
  • Assist the engineering team during the flight tests
  • Perform integrity checks on electromechanical equipment
  • Monitor and control the Kitepower system, deployed at our test location
  • Plan logistics and organise the equipment on the flight site
  • Supply flight test protocols and documentation to other departments

Development Tasks:

  • Post-processing of data, data analysis
  • Small programming developments
  • Evaluate and select future small hardware

Job Profile

You obviously have a passion for sustainability and making the world a better place. You also are an outdoor enthusiast since flying happens… outdoors. And you bring the following:

  • Scientific studies (math, physics, technical engineering discipline)
  • Good communication and organisation skills
  • Fluent written/spoken English
  • Proactive attitude and good ability to work independently
  • Good observation skills and ability to give reliable feedback
  • Good practical technical understanding
  • Experience in programming in Python
  • Manual work capability, handiwork enthusiast
  • Teamwork mindset
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Are you looking for a challenging internship in renewable energy to apply your academic learnings and gain valuable working experience? Join us!

Kitepower is currently operating from multiple test sites and continue to expand as a company. We are looking for talent passionate about sustainability, outdoors and making the world a better place. As an intern at Kitepower, you will work as an integral part of our flight operations team who are responsible for logging flight hours as we gear up towards commercial availability of our systems.

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