Your mission
Join the future of wind energy
Kitepower is on a mission to contribute to a more sustainable world by flying kites that generate electricity. Founded as a spin-out of Delft University of Technology, we are developing our first commercial system to power farms, construction sites and communities with renewable airborne wind energy.
We believe innovation, collaboration, and purpose can change the world. That’s why we’re building a team of passionate people who want to make a real impact. We keep our structure flat and our culture open. We believe great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. When you join Kitepower, you help bring clean energy to communities and industries across the planet.
Your profile
We are looking for an intern to join our hardware team in Delft. The hardware team is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining all physical components of our systems, for example the Kite Control Unit (KCU), kites and groundstation. You will have a challenging internship in renewable energy to apply your academic knowledge and gain valuable working experience.
What you will be doing
The main project that you will be working on is upgrading our current Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) setup. This system serves as an indispensable tool for verifying the functionality and performance of our Kite Control Unit (KCU). The verification process is multifaceted, encompassing both the assurance of flight readiness and the testing required to analyze the KCU’s response to various external forces.
The overarching objective of this project is to evolve the HIL setup. Currently, the system is primarily focused on static force testing. The aim is to transition towards a more advanced, dynamically controlled rig. This enhanced capability will allow for the simulation of more realistic flight scenarios, providing invaluable insights into the KCU’s behavior under diverse and complex operational conditions.
Furthermore, should time and resources permit, a secondary, yet equally important, goal is to future-proof the entire system. This involves developing the capacity to simulate even higher forces than currently possible. This ensures long-term relevance and effectiveness of our validation processes.
Next to that we can use your help for:
Identify and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and mechatronic issues in the current designs to improve system performance and reliability.
Conduct thorough testing and validation of mechatronic and electronic components to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Aid in the assembly, benchmarking and integrating new or existing system components to ensure flight readiness.
Create and maintain documentation related to electrical and mechatronic designs, including schematics, PCB layouts, and assembly instructions.
About you
You ideally have the following qualities:
Studies in technical discipline (Mechanical, Aerospace, Physics, Computer Science, etc.)
Knowledge of mechatronic systems
Experience with C++ for embedded or control applications is a plus
Multidisciplinary curiosity, good practical technical understanding
Knowledge of relevant safety standards and regulations for electrical and mechatronic systems.
Good communication and organization skills
Fluent written and spoken English
Good observation skills and ability to give reliable feedback
And if you have more talents to offer… Let us know!
Why us?
At Kitepower, we believe that changing the world should be an exciting and rewarding journey. We invest in our team members' growth and well-being, offering a package that includes:
An internship allowance.
The freedom of taking responsibility and ownership of your own projects within a bigger development.
Valuable working experience in a leading renewable energy start-up
A dynamic culture: a flat and collaborative work environment where your ideas are valued and your voice is heard.
A great team atmosphere in a fast-growing start-up.
Professional growth: continuous learning opportunities in a multidisciplinary field that blends aerospace, mechatronics, power systems and software.
Join us.
If you want to help shape the future of renewable energy, challenge yourself with cutting-edge technology, and make a real impact on the world, Kitepower is the place to be.
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