Museum Exhibits Tech Lead

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is seeking a Museum Technology Supervisor to lead a team of Technology Specialists updating and maintaining interactive exhibits under the Exhibitions Technology Manager.

You will design, deploy, and test show-control systems, collaborate across departments, mentor staff, and stay current with emerging fabrication techniques to enhance visitor experiences. This role may require travel and flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS, robotics, or engineering.
• 2–3 years leading creative teams in exhibits, games, or show tech.
• Experience designing network infrastructure and show control systems.
• Hardware UI deployment with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, BrightSign, and similar tech.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript or C/C++ and Unity, MAX/MSP, or UE; GitHub familiarity.
• Experience leading developers from concept to deployment and upgrading hardware.
• Familiarity with Windows, Mac, Linux; CAD tools for digital fabrication.
• Experience with sensor-based control systems and rapid prototyping.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel and be flexible for schedule variances.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Museum Technology Specialists diagnosing malfunctions and maintaining exhibits.
• Provide technical guidance and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Collaborate to maintain exhibit functionality and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Oversee design, installation, testing, and evaluation of exhibit technologies.
• Generate proposals to update exhibits using new methods and technologies.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure integration and visitor engagement.
• Develop documentation for code, CAD files, specs, and procedures.
• Train staff on operation and maintenance of exhibit tech.
• Stay current with tech advances applicable to museum exhibits.
• Oversee installations at other venues as needed and report progress.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

C/C++

Team leadership

Show control

Networking

CAD skills

Rapid prototyping

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechatronics, Engineering or related field

Tools

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

BrightSign players

GitHub

Unity

MAX/MSP

UE

Vectorworks

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Rhino

Revit

Job description

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions is seeking a Museum Technology Supervisor to lead a team of Technology Specialists updating and maintaining interactive exhibits under the Exhibitions Technology Manager.

You will design, deploy, and test show-control systems, collaborate across departments, mentor staff, and stay current with emerging fabrication techniques to enhance visitor experiences. This role may require travel and flexibility for evenings and weekends.