Careers & Student Projects
Build the future of battery-free sensing with HEPO
HEPO AB is a KTH spin-out developing battery-free wireless sensing. Work directly with the founders on real pilot projects through a master thesis or internship.
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Master thesis: 30 credits, 12 Jan – 31 May 2027
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All positions are unpaid and suited to students who can use the work for academic credit or a degree project
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Direct work with the founders on real pilot projects
Master Thesis Projects
30 credits · 12 Jan – 31 May 2027 · Unpaid
Master Thesis
Event detection for energy-limited sensors
Battery-free sensors report sparsely and irregularly. Compare classical and small ML methods for detecting events and abnormal conditions from gappy sensor data.
Suited KTH programmes
Machine Learning
Computer Science
Applied and Computational Mathematics
Systems, Control and Robotics
Outcome
A reproducible benchmark and recommended method for HEPO’s data pipeline.
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Master Thesis
Secure IoT platform for industrial and city pilots
Design and benchmark two backend architectures for multi-tenant data access and reliable alerts, and write a threat model including GDPR.
Suited KTH programmes
Scalable Computing Systems
Information and Communication Engineering
Cybersecurity
Computer Science
Software Engineering of Distributed Systems
Outcome
A working prototype and architecture comparison for HEPO’s pilots.
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Master Thesis
Enclosure and mounting for outdoor and industrial deployment
Compare materials, mounting and assembly options for durability, effect on measurement quality, cost and environmental impact, then prototype the best design.
Suited KTH programmes
Engineering Design
Integrated Product Design
Machine Design
Mechatronics
Production Engineering and Management
Sustainable Production Development
Outcome
A design recommendation and cost model for manufacturing.
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Have your own thesis idea?
If you have a technical idea related to battery-free sensing, data, software, product or manufacturing, we’d like to hear it. Send a short summary (5–8 lines) with your programme, planned period and how the work could help HEPO. We’ll discuss feasibility, the KTH examiner requirement and IP terms. Note: RF and antenna design topics are not part of this call.
Send us your idea
Internships
Unpaid · Flexible format
Internship
Industrial pilot dashboard
Build a machine-centric dashboard with trends, alert thresholds, shift summaries and exports, reusable as a template for further pilots.
Suited KTH programmes
Interactive Media Technology
Computer Science
Scalable Computing Systems
Outcome
A pilot-ready dashboard HEPO can show customers.
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Internship
Pilot evaluation and reporting toolkit
Create Python tooling that measures data completeness, uptime, sensor agreement and alert events, and produces weekly pilot reports.
Suited KTH programmes
Machine Learning
Computer Science
Applied and Computational Mathematics
Systems, Control and Robotics
Outcome
An automated evidence pipeline for every HEPO pilot.
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Internship
Interactive demo and technical documentation
Build a web demo on simulated or recorded data, plus a datasheet, installation guide and technology explainer.
Suited KTH programmes
Interactive Media Technology
Technology-based Entrepreneurship
Integrated Product Design
Industrial Management
Outcome
A demo and documentation set for pilot partners and investors.
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Internship
Pilot Partner Outreach & Commercial Pipeline
Support HEPO's Commercial Lead in managing and expanding its B2B pipeline across Europe and North America. Research target companies, prepare outreach materials, join live partner conversations and maintain CRM. You will be in real commercial negotiations from day one.
Suited KTH programmes
Technology-based Entrepreneurship
Industrial Engineering & Management
Outcome
A documented pilot pipeline with active outreach in at least two new market segments.
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Internship
Grant, Funding & Non-Dilutive Capital Research
Map every relevant Swedish and EU funding opportunity for HEPO — Vinnova, Horizon Europe, EIC Accelerator and regional innovation funds — with eligibility, deadlines and amounts. Support preparation of one or two live applications.
Suited KTH programmes
Technology-based Entrepreneurship
Industrial Engineering
Management Sustainable Technology
Outcome
A live funding calendar and at least one draft application ready for submission.
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Internship
Brand, Content & Investor Communications
Build HEPO's voice across LinkedIn, the website and investor materials. Translate deep RF technology into clear, compelling language for smart city operators, impact investors and media — without losing technical credibility.
Suited KTH programmes
Media Management
Technology-based Entrepreneurship
Human-Computer Interaction & Design
Outcome
A content strategy, 30-day posting calendar and a refreshed one-pager ready for the next investor meeting.
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Have your own internship idea?
If you’d like to contribute to HEPO in a way not listed above, tell us your skills, availability and what you’d like to build or learn. We’ll discuss whether it fits HEPO’s current needs.
Tell us your idea
How it works
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Send your CV, programme and a short motivation to info@hepotech.co
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We discuss the project and fit
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For theses: you agree the topic with a KTH examiner (you lead this step)
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We sign an IP assignment and NDA before the start
Apply online
Choose the opportunity you’re interested in and send your details directly to the HEPO team. We’ll receive your application at info@hepotech.co.
Attach your CV directly here. Your selected position, application details and CV will be sent to the HEPO team.
Interested in working with HEPO?
All positions are unpaid and suited to students who can use the work for academic credit or a degree project. You’ll work directly with the founders on real pilot projects. IP assignment and NDA are signed before the start. Thesis topics must be approved by a KTH examiner, and the student leads that process.