Intern Operations Team – Ireland

Bangor Erris, Mayo County, Ireland
Q1/2026
5-6 months
Full-time
Solliciteren
Gepubliceerd op:
november 26th, 2025

Kitepower is on a mission to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable world by harnessing the power of wind energy at high altitudes. Founded as a spin-out of Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, we are developing our first commercial system to power farms, construction sites, remote islands and off-grid communities with renewable airborne wind energy.

In collaboration with RWE Renewables, we are operating the Flight Test Centre near Bangor Erris, Mayo County. Check out this video to see what our system and the site looks like (link to youtube). We are selecting a multitalented and hands-on intern to join our Operations team in Bangor Erris. The team is responsible for ensuring the running of the R&D test site, executing flight tests, repair and maintenance of hardware and reporting of test results. 

You will have a challenging internship learning the ins and outs of Kitepower’s airborne wind energy system which will complement your academic knowledge and gain valuable work experience.

😃 We offer

  • Working experience in a high-tech company and possibility to go on working trips abroad
  • Taking responsibility and ownership of your own projects that helps us improve the system and the work of the team
  • An opportunity to make the world a better place
  • An open, supportive and inspiring working environment
  • Possibility of free accommodation in a single room in Bangor Erris
  • A monthly internship allowance
  • A great team atmosphere in a fast-growing company!


Job Tasks

  • Participate in flight tests in the field
  • Pre-flight preparations
  • Observation of the kite flying and gathering feedback for the engineering team
  • Post-flight maintenance of the kite systems
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers on technical ad-hoc tasks
  • Input on streamlining daily operations through observation, feedback, process recommendations
  • Miscellaneous tasks of running the test site, ensuring the site functions smoothly

Job Profile

  • Student in technical discipline (technician, mechanical, aerospace, electrical)
  • Multidisciplinary curiosity
  • Good communication and organization skills 
  • Fluent written/spoken English 
  • Good observation skills and ability to give reliable feedback
  • Good practical technical understanding
  • Experience in 3D design and printing is welcome 
  • Outdoor enthusiast, especially about wind sports
  • Not afraid to get your hands dirty

And if you have more talents to offer… let us know!

Apply as Intern Operations Team – Ireland

Take your engineering to new heights.

🪁 Do you think you are the right intern for Kitepower? Please fill in your application! We are looking forward to getting to know you and discussing your possible contribution to Kitepower.

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