Senior Ride Development Engineer — Immersive Rides

Construction Job Board USA; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational opportunities

Bonuses & incentives

Job summary

Walt Disney Imagineering in a full-time Ride Development Engineer Sr role is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design and development of mechanical ride systems from concept through installation. You will collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring safety, reliability, and alignment with creative intent across multiple projects worldwide.

The position requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, extensive experience with design tools, and the ability to travel internationally

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on mechanical engineering experience.
• Broad range of experience designing for various materials and processes.
• Advanced engineering knowledge (statics, dynamics, tolerances, kinematics, stress/strain).
• Ability to perform structural analysis by hand calculations and finite element methods.
• Advanced engineering expertise (machine design, weldments, power train).
• Proficiency with design tools (SolidWorks, Navisworks, AutoCAD, SketchUp, ANSYS, FEA, MATLAB).
• Travel internationally and domestically to support ride design for theme parks.

Responsibilities

• Manage scope to conceive, design, and deliver complex ride systems and equipment.
• Develop “clean sheet” concept designs to meet creative intent.
• Define system requirements and interface specifications with stakeholders.
• Supervise engineering & design team through all phases (design, mockups, production, installation, testing).
• Develop scope, inspection, testing, hazard, and report documents.
• Oversee vendor/contractor management and oversight.
• Develop digital models and drawings; release for production.
• Lead proof-of-concept prototypes and mock-ups (design/fab/test).
• Collaborate with procurement to evaluate and award outside contracts.
• Lead installation of ride mechanical equipment, field support, and testing.
• Perform field surveys and navigate construction sites safely.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support ride development.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Statics & dynamics

Finite element methods

Machine design

Welding & powertrain

Design tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

SolidWorks

Navisworks

AutoCAD

SketchUp

ANSYS

FEA

MATLAB

Job description

Walt Disney Imagineering in a full-time Ride Development Engineer Sr role is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design and development of mechanical ride systems from concept through installation. You will collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring safety, reliability, and alignment with creative intent across multiple projects worldwide.

The position requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, extensive experience with design tools, and the ability to travel internationally