Hardware Development Attaché

Job Title:
Hardware Development Attaché

Location:
On-site with occasional field work

Employment Type
: Attachment/Internship

Department:
Technology Development and Innovation

Reports To:
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Salary:
KES 20,000 per month

About Us
Synnefa is an innovative ag-tech startup dedicated to transforming agriculture through smart, climate-resilient solutions. We provide end-to-end solutions that integrate smart greenhouses, FarmShield IoT sensors, and FarmCloud record-keeping software to enhance farming efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. Our mission is to empower farmers with technology that simplifies farming and increases incomes.

Role Overview
We are seeking a Hardware Development attaché with a solid foundation in electronics and embedded systems to join our hardware engineering team. The ideal candidate will be pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics & Computer Engineering (ECE), or Mechatronics Engineering, and be eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world product development.

This role will involve PCB design, firmware development, mechanical casing design, and hands-on prototyping for our innovative hardware solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support the design, development, and testing of our products from concept to deployment.

Key Responsibilities
PCB Design

• Create and maintain schematic diagrams and PCB layouts.
• Ensure designs comply with electrical and safety standards.

Firmware Development

• Optimize code for low-power applications.
• Write, test, and debug firmware for microcontrollers
• Work with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, MQTT, and LoRa.

Mechanical & Casing Design

• Create 3D models of hardware enclosures using Fusion 360(or similar CAD tools)
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility of designs.
• Perform design iterations based on test feedback.

Testing & Validation

• Assist in assembling prototypes and conducting functional tests.
• Document test procedures, results, and recommended improvements.
• Support hardware troubleshooting and debugging.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with software, and production teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for hardware and firmware designs.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in EEE, ECE, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Basic to intermediate experience with EasyEDA for PCB design.
• Basic to intermediate experience with Fusion 360 or similar for casing design.
• Familiarity with firmware development in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Understanding of electronics fundamentals (digital and analog circuits).

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Experience with 3D printing for rapid prototyping.
• Exposure to IoT hardware design.
• Knowledge of RF modules and sensors integration.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) principles.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Synnefa is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply, and we strive to make all employment decisions based on merit, potential, and company needs.

Disclaimer
We want to give everyone a fair shot at joining us, so we encourage all applicants to use our applicant tracking system-ATS to apply for any openings at Synnefa and avoid contacting Synnefa employees or management about the opening.

Any attempt to contact us or any Synnefa team member, especially management, through unofficial means, including whatsapp chats, direct emails, phone calls, or social media messages, will result in automatic disqualification from the application process.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in maintaining a fair and orderly recruitment process.

How to Apply
: Interested candidates are invited to apply with their resume outlining their qualifications and experience at Synnefa's job site found at

The deadline for the application is 15th August 2025 at 5:00 pm.