Senior Show Electronic Designer - Project Hire/Internal Assignment
The Walt Disney Company, Glendale, CA, United States
Senior Show Electronic Designer – Project Hire/Internal Assignment
Job ID
10135553 •
Location
Glendale, California, United States •
Business
Walt Disney Imagineering •
Date posted
Mar. 31, 2026
Job Summary Senior Show Electronic Engineer – Project Hire/Internal Assignment
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that designs and builds every Disney theme park, resort, attraction, and cruise ship worldwide. This role focuses on Audio / Video (A/V) engineering activities for ride, show, and park/resort‑wide systems, including system definition, mock‑ups, media scope, acoustic design, equipment selection, facility sizing, production, installation, test, and adjust. The Senior Show Electronic Engineer enforces systems engineering processes and standards, manages budget, schedule, and quality, and reports to the Manager – Show Electronic Engineering. This is a project hire position without a guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do
Makes decisions and recommendations that influence significant A/V engineering activities for new attractions and theme park lands.
Establishes and maintains frequent communication with engineers, Audio Media Designers, Acousticians, and members from other organizations and companies, requiring abilities in persuasion and negotiation on important matters.
Applies creativity, foresight, and engineering judgment to anticipate and address A/V engineering problems, meet program objectives and requirements, and develop standards and guidelines for various engineering activities.
Contributes to an engineering team throughout all stages of design, documentation, production, installation, testing, and final reporting for complex projects, ensuring that creative and functional objectives are accurately translated into detailed design requirements.
Oversees field technicians and support staff as necessary.
Ensures compliance with A/V department standards and procedures.
Plans A/V engineering resources and schedules to support estimating.
Develops specs and test plans.
Oversees design from blue sky to project turnover.
Identifies, gathers, defines, and documents audiovisual interface requirements for utilities, including specifications for electrical power as well as equipment cooling and heating loads.
Creates, reviews, and approves top‑level, layout, and design drawings for electronic subsystems prior to release.
Identifies and collects vendor electronic equipment specifications, oversees vendor design processes, and facilitates the resolution of technical issues between vendors.
Conducts risk analysis and reports to management when needed.
Guides designers in creating facility and equipment drawings, managing interface requirements between controls, ride mechanics, and audio elements.
Troubleshoots first‑article assembly issues directly as needed and offers electronic contractor assistance, conducting verification of initial assembly and bench testing.
Reviews contractor manufacturing and quality documentation to ensure compliance with contractual technical requirements.
Confirms that A/V equipment installation and acoustic treatments align with project drawings and specifications.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves installation conflicts, interferences, or other issues as they arise.
Assesses A/V system performance to verify it meets all stipulated requirements.
Required Qualifications & Skills
10 years or more experience in a related field.
Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit or willingness to learn.
Expertise in preparing procurement specifications and design documents for complex audio and video systems, including equipment selection, system integration, purchasing, and installation.
Awareness of current audio, acoustic, and video technology worldwide.
Knowledge and familiarity with relevant industry standards.
Understanding of networked audio and video distribution, as well as park‑wide systems.
Working understanding of architectural and facility requirements and how discipline‑specific products integrate into attractions.
Experience in prototype design.
Knowledge of Underwriters Laboratory Standards, National Electric Code, and National Fire Protection Association guidelines.
Clear verbal and written communication with multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Strong hardware expertise and hands‑on installation experience.
Ability to work independently, incorporate team input, and adapt to changing requirements.
Willingness to travel or relocate for up to 6–12 months.
Experience developing scripts for Audio Control and Processing systems, including Alcorn V16, Peavey NION, and QSC Q‑SYS.
On‑board audio systems design and commissioning.
Industry certifications desirable (QSC, Audinate, Avixa, Cisco, BICSI).
Education
Associate’s degree, Engineering Technology, or other related degree desired, but not required.
Additional Information
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life, including health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Disability Accommodation We welcome all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit our disability accommodations FAQ. We will only respond to those requests related to the accessibility of the online application system.
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10135553 •
Location
Glendale, California, United States •
Business
Walt Disney Imagineering •
Date posted
Mar. 31, 2026
Job Summary Senior Show Electronic Engineer – Project Hire/Internal Assignment
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that designs and builds every Disney theme park, resort, attraction, and cruise ship worldwide. This role focuses on Audio / Video (A/V) engineering activities for ride, show, and park/resort‑wide systems, including system definition, mock‑ups, media scope, acoustic design, equipment selection, facility sizing, production, installation, test, and adjust. The Senior Show Electronic Engineer enforces systems engineering processes and standards, manages budget, schedule, and quality, and reports to the Manager – Show Electronic Engineering. This is a project hire position without a guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do
Makes decisions and recommendations that influence significant A/V engineering activities for new attractions and theme park lands.
Establishes and maintains frequent communication with engineers, Audio Media Designers, Acousticians, and members from other organizations and companies, requiring abilities in persuasion and negotiation on important matters.
Applies creativity, foresight, and engineering judgment to anticipate and address A/V engineering problems, meet program objectives and requirements, and develop standards and guidelines for various engineering activities.
Contributes to an engineering team throughout all stages of design, documentation, production, installation, testing, and final reporting for complex projects, ensuring that creative and functional objectives are accurately translated into detailed design requirements.
Oversees field technicians and support staff as necessary.
Ensures compliance with A/V department standards and procedures.
Plans A/V engineering resources and schedules to support estimating.
Develops specs and test plans.
Oversees design from blue sky to project turnover.
Identifies, gathers, defines, and documents audiovisual interface requirements for utilities, including specifications for electrical power as well as equipment cooling and heating loads.
Creates, reviews, and approves top‑level, layout, and design drawings for electronic subsystems prior to release.
Identifies and collects vendor electronic equipment specifications, oversees vendor design processes, and facilitates the resolution of technical issues between vendors.
Conducts risk analysis and reports to management when needed.
Guides designers in creating facility and equipment drawings, managing interface requirements between controls, ride mechanics, and audio elements.
Troubleshoots first‑article assembly issues directly as needed and offers electronic contractor assistance, conducting verification of initial assembly and bench testing.
Reviews contractor manufacturing and quality documentation to ensure compliance with contractual technical requirements.
Confirms that A/V equipment installation and acoustic treatments align with project drawings and specifications.
Identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves installation conflicts, interferences, or other issues as they arise.
Assesses A/V system performance to verify it meets all stipulated requirements.
Required Qualifications & Skills
10 years or more experience in a related field.
Proficient in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit or willingness to learn.
Expertise in preparing procurement specifications and design documents for complex audio and video systems, including equipment selection, system integration, purchasing, and installation.
Awareness of current audio, acoustic, and video technology worldwide.
Knowledge and familiarity with relevant industry standards.
Understanding of networked audio and video distribution, as well as park‑wide systems.
Working understanding of architectural and facility requirements and how discipline‑specific products integrate into attractions.
Experience in prototype design.
Knowledge of Underwriters Laboratory Standards, National Electric Code, and National Fire Protection Association guidelines.
Clear verbal and written communication with multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Strong hardware expertise and hands‑on installation experience.
Ability to work independently, incorporate team input, and adapt to changing requirements.
Willingness to travel or relocate for up to 6–12 months.
Experience developing scripts for Audio Control and Processing systems, including Alcorn V16, Peavey NION, and QSC Q‑SYS.
On‑board audio systems design and commissioning.
Industry certifications desirable (QSC, Audinate, Avixa, Cisco, BICSI).
Education
Associate’s degree, Engineering Technology, or other related degree desired, but not required.
Additional Information
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life, including health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Disability Accommodation We welcome all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit our disability accommodations FAQ. We will only respond to those requests related to the accessibility of the online application system.
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