Intern Software Team
Kitepower
Company Overview
Kitepower (Enevate B.V.)
Delft, Netherlands
2016
Approximately 40 employees (source: rocketreach.co). No confirmed revenue data for 2023+, but a projection of over €800,000 for 2025 (source: fundernation.eu).
What They Do
Kitepower is an innovative Dutch startup focused on airborne wind energy systems. The company utilizes large, controllable kites tethered to ground-based generators. These kites fly in a figure-eight pattern at altitudes of up to 350 meters to harness stronger winds at higher elevations (source: thekitepower.com). Their flagship product is the containerized 100 kW Falcon system, developed from a 20 kW prototype. This system is designed for rapid deployment and can be rented, making it appealing for temporary energy needs in construction and other sectors (source: thekitepower.com). Target markets include construction, remote locations, and military applications, employing a model for energy as a service (source: thekitepower.com).
Projects & Track Record
Kitepower has completed several notable projects, including the deployment of the 100 kW Falcon system during a military exercise in 2021 in Aruba, marking the first test outside of Europe (source: defencefinancemonitor.substack.com). Currently, the company is involved in a long-term campaign at the AWE test site of RWE Renewables in Bangor Erris, Mayo, Ireland, where they are working on developing autonomous flight capabilities (source: awetrain.eu). Additionally, six commercial agreements have been signed for the rental of their systems, with another fourteen in the pipeline, highlighting the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions (source: tudelft.nl).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Kitepower has announced a rental strategy aimed at early European customers, with expected revenue of over €800,000 in 2025 from a fleet of 20 units (source: thekitepower.com). They have also launched operations in Ireland in collaboration with RWE, expanding their geographical presence (source: fundernation.eu). Furthermore, while no mergers or acquisitions have been reported, the company has recently attracted impact investments building on previous funding from Horizon 2020 and YES!Delft (source: cbinsights.com).
Careers at Kitepower
Kitepower offers a range of positions at their headquarters in Delft, including roles in Software, Hardware, Operations, and Sales, as well as Research and legal positions (source: fundernation.eu). The company culture focuses on agile development with quarterly goals and bi-weekly cycles, contributing to a dynamic work environment (source: yesdelft.com). All job openings are based in Delft, with no mention of remote work or other locations (source: rocketreach.co).
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Job Description
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 are looking for an intern to join our Software team in Delft. You will have a challenging (graduation) internship in renewable energy to apply your academic knowledge and gain valuable working experience. You will contribute to our simulation, flight dynamics and/or control expertise by taking on a project that will directly impact the main product of the company. You will have the opportunity to learn and use proper software design and testing techniques.
What you will be doing
Over the course of the internship, you will work on a different tasks, ranging from pure software implementation to working with hardware. Below is a list of possible tasks which are estimated to take a few weeks each.
- Improve our online Kalman filter-based wind estimation
- Add remote ID capabilities to our FLARM
- Improve our Jira API framework
- Work on smaller improvements and bugs
Your profile
You ideally have the following qualities:
- Studies in computer science/engineering, embedded systems, electrical engineering, systems and control or mechatronics.
- Experience with C++ for embedded applications
- Experience in Python or Linux
- Hardware communication
- Low-level programming
- Industrial automation
- Multidisciplinary curiosity, good practical technical understanding
- 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.
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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About the role
February 20, 2026
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- Delft, the Netherlands
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