Key Skills

Job Description

Airlift Systems is developing a new generation of aerial robots for complex industrial missions. Our technology combines innovative hardware with advanced autonomy software to enable robotic operations in places that are difficult, costly, or risky to access. We are currently operating in stealth mode while finalizing our core technology and preparing for pilot deployments. We are looking for a Market Research & Business Development Intern to help us identify the strongest commercial opportunities for our robotic cleaning systems. What you’ll work on: Research target markets, customers, competitors, and existing cleaning methods. Compare manual, robotic, and drone-based solutions across productivity, cost, safety, regulation, and operational limitations. Conduct customer discovery in the Netherlands and GCC through outreach and structured interviews. Collect operational and commercial data to support market selection, pilot planning, and business-model development. Support basic financial and unit-economics analysis. What we’re looking for: Strong research and analytical skills. Confidence working with quantitative and commercial data. Professional communication skills for customer outreach and interviews. Good Excel or Google Sheets skills. Professional proficiency in Dutch and English. Interest in B2B technology, robotics, drones, facilities management, construction, or industrial services is a plus. This is a hands-on role with direct exposure to the commercialization of a new robotic technology and the opportunity to contribute to real market, customer, and pilot decisions.

Core Responsibilities

The intern will research target markets, competitors, and existing cleaning methods to identify commercial opportunities for robotic systems. They will also conduct customer discovery interviews and perform financial and unit-economics analysis to support pilot planning.

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong research and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets. Professional fluency in both Dutch and English is required for customer outreach and data collection.