As a pioneering start-up, our client is at the forefront of the e-mobility revolution in Africa. They have become the leading provider of electric motorcycles and solar battery swap services on the continent. Their expansion efforts are currently focused on Uganda, where they offer an affordable and environmentally responsible mobility solution.

They are driven by strong social and environmental convictions, both professionally and personally. They innovate in their business model, technology, and organizational structure. Operating without a traditional hierarchical boss, they cultivate a culture of trust, fairness, and initiative. This allows everyone to have defined roles and the authority to make decisions.

Your Role
Our client specializes in selling electric motorcycle taxis, offering a battery swap service, and operating recharge stations. Central to their operations and strategy is the e-motorcycle (3 kW, mid-drive), which must be powerful, robust, and reliable to meet the demands of their clients—motorcycle taxi drivers—who navigate the challenging conditions of Kampala's roads, traffic, and climate.

Your role involves ensuring reliable operations and continuously improving motorcycle technology:

• Enhance the monitoring system and implement proactive maintenance and repair procedures.
• Develop solutions to improve robustness, reliability, and performance (efficiency, power).
• Collaborate with suppliers (controller, motor, other parts) to achieve technical and operational objectives (managing orders, testing new models, bike design, etc.).
• Optimize and configure bike settings (particularly controller settings).
• Maintain relationships with their bike assembler partner and oversee manufacturing processes.
• Lead and train the motorcycle tech team.
• As the motorcycle technical leader, you will have the responsibility and autonomy to lead the motorcycle team and drive the development of future motorcycles. Your goal is to help the company transition from a start-up managing hundreds of motorcycles to a recognized company operating thousands of e-motorcycles.

Our client operates under self-organized management principles (teal), offering a motivating and dynamic environment. You will have significant responsibilities and autonomy, with the opportunity to shape the young company.

Your Profile

• Qualifications: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience: Prior experience in e-mobility is advantageous, particularly in evaluating key parameters, advanced controller functions, and sourcing.
• Skills: Familiarity with EV integration and communication with other components (such as batteries and dashboards) is a plus.
• Traits: Entrepreneurial mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment: Willingness to support and participate in a teal organization.

Candidates from all nationalities are invited to apply for this position. If you’re interested in becoming the next e-Motorcycle Engineer Team Leader in Uganda, please submit your application via the link below.