SunCulture, on a mission since 2013 to help smallholder farmers in Africa improve crop yields and quality through solar-powered irrigation, is hiring an Electrical Test Engineer to design, execute and document comprehensive test plans for prototype and commercial hardware and firmware systems at its Nanyuki operations.
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Electrical Test Engineer
Category
Engineering
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Nanyuki, Kenya
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
11/17/2026
23 days left
Employer / Company

SunCulture
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Design, execute and document comprehensive test plans for prototype and commercial hardware and firmware systems
- Collaborate with R&D and product design teams to test, debug and validate control implementations in real-world environment settings
- Perform hardware probing, board-level testing and firmware flashing (ESP32, Atmel AVR, NRF series) using specialized diagnostic tools
- Conduct flow, power and efficiency testing on solar water pumps and power systems to ensure strict performance compliance
- Identify hardware defects and firmware bugs, conduct root-cause analysis and maintain prioritized issue tracking logs and release notes
- Maintain complete technical documentation, changelogs and device history records across pilot and production phases
- Communicate test findings clearly and concisely to engineering teams and stakeholders via reports and technical presentations
- Provide escalated technical support for field pilots and lead knowledge transfer to operations and support teams during commercial launch
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
- 2+ years of hands-on experience testing embedded hardware and firmware systems
- Proficiency reading PCB schematics, probing circuits and operating equipment like oscilloscopes and multimeters (Eagle CAD experience a plus)
- Solid understanding of solar energy systems, DC/DC converter topologies and off-grid solar hardware design considerations
- Demonstrated ability to log, track and troubleshoot firmware bugs on microcontrollers (ESP32, Atmel AVR, NRF51/52)
- Experience in the off-grid solar or solar water pumping sector strongly preferred
- T2/T3 class license from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) is a plus
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical, root-cause troubleshooting and task prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, conveying technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with emerging AI tools, machine learning applications or AI-driven research and testing methods is a strong plus
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