Building on the success of recent rounds of investment, KPS is embarking on the challenge of spearheading technology development in preparation for the commercialisation of kite power technology.
With support from our investors, KPS provides a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of the rapidly evolving kite energy sector. We are seeking experienced and talented people to join our team.
If you believe you have the skills, experience to join our team, please send your CV to: [email protected]
The company is based in Glasgow with facilities at West Freugh in the south-west of Scotland.
Job Description:
An experienced electrical and control engineer is required to join an expanding team of engineers working in a dynamic environment to develop technology in the emerging renewable energy field of airborne wind energy. You will become a key member of the team working in product development as well as duties in prototype commissioning, you principally will work to develop systems relating to the overall control and automation of the systems.
Reporting:
The Control Engineer will report to the Engineering Manager and will be primarily working in Glasgow, but will need to be willing to travel to the test site in West Freugh occasionally.
Role:
The applicant will move straight into a role focusing on the development and commissioning of the prototype devices, principally relating to the automation system .
This role will include:
Key Skills:
Relevant Experience:
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000
Applications:
Please send a CV and brief covering letter to: [email protected]
The company is based in Glasgow with test facilities at West Freugh in the south-west of Scotland.
Job Description:
We are looking for a software developer with experience of autonomous systems or robotics. This is a rare opportunity to work on a distinctive R&D project developing a significant new wind energy technology.
You will be extending and enhancing our existing control software which provides the “autopilot” functions for our kites. This will involve working on our bespoke simulation environment to test and develop control systems offline, and interacting with the hardware team to have the system running on a real, 500kW capacity generator system.
You will join our software development team primarily working in Glasgow, but will need to be willing to travel to the test site in West Freugh to assist with deploying your code into the real testing environment on occasion.
Role:
The primary job responsibilities are
Key Skills:
Relevant Experience
You will need to be capable of developing an autonomous system to work in the real world. Ideal experience would be with autonomous robots or drones, or AI programming in physically realistic environments (e.g. simulators, physically realistic games).
Good general mathematical skills will be very beneficial. In particular some experience with computer simulation of physical systems is desired (e.g. use of a physics engine, robotics simulator or using numerical methods in scientific computing), and a decent understanding of differential equations.
Knowledge or experience integrating software with real hardware will also be helpful.
Salary: £30-40 000 - depending on experience
Starting: From January (negotiable)
Applications
Please send a CV and brief covering letter to: [email protected]
The company is based in Glasgow with test facilities at West Freugh in the south-west of Scotland.
Job Description:
KPS are recruiting a CAD Technician to support the KPS R&D team. The role would suit an experienced draughtsman or enthusiastic engineering graduate. This is a rare opportunity to work on a distinctive R&D project developing a significant new wind energy technology.
Reporting:
The CAD Technician will report to the Engineering Manager and will be primarily working in Glasgow, but will need to be willing to travel to the test site in West Freugh occasionally.
Role:
The primary job responsibilities are:
Key Skills:
Applications:
Please send a CV and brief covering letter to: [email protected]