Jobs

Farm electronics and automation intern

Bring cutting edge sensors drones radio control and small scale automation to our 2 Acre Farm in Kithino Tharaka Nithi. Help us prototype practical low cost solutions that make Kenyan small scale farming more efficient safer and more productive.

Why join us

You will work at the intersection of electronics and agriculture building real prototypes that are tested in the field. If you are an electrical or mechatronics student or recent graduate who loves microcontrollers sensors and drones this is a chance to learn by doing deliver portfolio projects and help local farmers adopt practical technology.

What you will do

  1. Enrolled in or recently graduated from electrical electronics or mechatronics engineering or a closely related course
  2. Good basics in electronics circuits sensors and microcontrollers
  3. Comfortable writing simple code in C C++ or Python for microcontrollers and data logging
  4. Curious about drones radio frequency links automation and field deployments
  5. Able to document experiments clearly and communicate results

Nice to have

  1. Experience with Arduino ESP32 Raspberry Pi or similar boards
  2. RC or hobby drone experience
  3. Basic soldering and PCB prototyping skills
  4. Experience with simple data analysis in spreadsheets or Python
  5. Familiarity with LoRa or RF troubleshooting

What you will learn and gain

  1. Practical field experience deploying electronics solutions on a working farm
  2. Real world design and troubleshooting in resource constrained environments
  3. Mentorship and a chance to lead a small pilot project from prototype to field test
  4. Portfolio materials including working prototypes documented code and test reports
  5. Certificate of completion and a project handover for future development

Internship lengths and what to expect

  1. One month: focused pilot or proof of concept
  2. Two months: prototype iterate and run initial field tests
  3. Three months: common industrial attachment length ideal for semester requirements and a meaningful project
  4. Three to six months: enough time to deliver a robust pilot and iterate based on field results
  5. Six months: manage a full project cycle from specification to deployment to handover
  6. Twelve months: for extended professional attachments or when registration credit is needed

Selection process

  1. Shortlist based on CV and cover note
  2. Short technical interview either in person or by video call to assess practical skills and attitude
  3. Small take home or practical trial such as a simple sensor read and report task to confirm electronics and coding ability

Compensation and logistics

We offer a conservative monthly stipend of KES 4,000 to KES 12,000 depending on skills and placement length. Interns must provide their own accommodation and transport.

Safety and conduct

All interns must follow farm safety rules and drone regulations. We provide training before any flight or electrical work. Respect for people animals and equipment is required at all times.

Ready to apply

Send the following to evaluate6@geniusassist.us with subject line “Kithino, Tharaka-Nithi Farm Electronics and Automation Intern Application – [Your Name]”:
  1. One page CV highlighting relevant projects and modules
  2. Short cover note 150 to 250 words telling us which electronics or automation projects you have done and what you want to learn on the farm
  3. Link to portfolio Github or photos of projects if available
  4. Preferred internship period in months and earliest start date

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025