Show Design Engineer: Special Effects & Systems

ACOMB OSTENDORF & ASSOCIATES LLC; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO package

Health insurance

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

AOA is seeking a Design Engineer for Show Production in Burbank, CA. You will design, engineer, fabricate, and install special effects and illusions for immersive experiences, from concept to turnover to operations.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, on-site programming, and collaboration with multiple disciplines. Expected to travel and work on-site during installation and commissioning, with 2–5 years of relevant experience and a portfolio of show elements.

Qualifications

• Strong design and engineering mastery required.
• Fusion CAD fluency and Illustrator proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer integrated show elements from concept through installation.

Skills

Design and engineering

Fusion CAD

Arduino / Raspberry Pi

Fabrication

Manufacturing processes

Budget & scheduling

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Portfolio of show elements

Willing to travel on-site

2–5 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Mechatronics coursework

Electrical Engineering coursework

Computer Science coursework

Tools

Fusion

Adobe Illustrator

3D modeling tools (ZBrush, Rhino)

Job description

AOA is seeking a Design Engineer for Show Production in Burbank, CA. You will design, engineer, fabricate, and install special effects and illusions for immersive experiences, from concept to turnover to operations.

The role requires hands-on fabrication, on-site programming, and collaboration with multiple disciplines. Expected to travel and work on-site during installation and commissioning, with 2–5 years of relevant experience and a portfolio of show elements.