Location: R&D Workshop, Masai Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Reports To: Senior Engineer
About SONGA Mobility
SONGA Mobility is a pioneering electric mobility company revolutionizing rural transportation in Sub-Saharan Africaโ. Our mission is to developย sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective electric mobility solutionsย tailored to rural markets. We specialize inย electric trikes (eTrikes), charging infrastructure (AgrEHubs), smart battery technology, and IoT-based fleet management systemsโ.
As part of ourย R&D team in Nairobi, we are seeking aย Junior Electrical & Electronics Engineerย to contribute to the design, development, and optimization of our e-mobility solutions through sourcing, testing, integration, and maintenance ofย electric motors, controllers, and IoT solutions. This is a unique opportunity to gainย hands-on experienceย in Kenyas growing e-mobility industry and work alongside leading engineers in the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical Systems Development & Testing:
- Assist in theย specification, testing, integration, and optimizationย ofย electric powertrains and controllersย for SONGAs eTrikesโ.
- Support the development ofย battery management systems (BMS)ย andย IoT devicesย for real-time tracking, remote control, and diagnosticsโ.
- Conductย bench testing and on-field performance analysisย of electrical sub-systems to improve overall system efficiency and reliability.
- IoT Integration & Digital Systems:
- Work onย embedded electronics and IoT applications, integratingย CAN bus communicationย for real-time monitoring of vehicles and batteriesโ.
- Collaborate with software engineers to developย sensor-based monitoring solutionsย for battery health, energy consumption, and predictive maintenanceโ.
- Prototyping & Product Development:
- Helpย brainstorm electrical designsย for benchtop testing and qualification of electrical components.
- Build first-hand prototypes of electrical systems for use in bench testing and vehicles.
- Participate inย converting concepts into prototypesย and scaling them into commercial products.
- Assist in designing electrical schematics and PCB layouts for new product iterations.
- Field Testing & Performance Analysis:
- Supportย on-site troubleshootingย of e-mobility systems at SONGAs AgrEHubs and operational sites.
- Work closely with mechanics and technicians to analyzeย real-world usage dataย and optimize product performanceโ.
- Test and perform repairs on electrical systems and individual components.
- Technical Documentation & Reporting:
- Develop detailedย engineering documentation, schematics, and test reports.
- Provide insights forย continuous product improvementย and contribute to R&D decision-making.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
- Bachelors Degreeย in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of hands-on experienceย in electrical and electronics engineering.
- Hands-on prototyping skills, including soldering, crimping, breadboarding, and familiarity with electric bench equipment.
- Strong knowledge ofย electric motors, motor controllers, and power electronics.
- Experience withย IoT systems, embedded electronics, and sensor integration.
- Familiarity withย communication protocolsย and battery management systems (BMS)โ.
- Ability toย read and interpret electrical schematicsย andย PCB layouts.
- Proficiency inย diagnostics, troubleshooting, and testingย of electrical components.
Preferred:
- Work experience at a fast-moving hardware startup.
- Firsthand design experience withย CAN bus communication protocolย and battery management systems (BMS)โ.
- Hands-on experience withย renewable energy systems, lithium-ion battery packs, and charging infrastructure.
- Experience withย programming microcontrollers (Arduino, STM32, Raspberry Pi, etc.)
- Understanding ofย mechanical systems in electric vehicles.
Why Join SONGA Mobility?
- Cutting-Edge Innovation:ย Work onย next-generationย electric mobility solutions thatย directly impact rural communitiesโ.
- Hands-On Learning:ย Participate in theย full product development cycle, from concept to commercial launch.
- Sustainability & Impact:ย Contribute to an initiative that reduces emissions, promotesย sustainable transport, and enhances rural productivityโ.
- Collaborative Team:ย Work alongsideย experienced engineers, mechanics, and IoT specialistsย in aย dynamic, fast-paced environment.
