Lead Exhibition Technical Engineer

Meow Wolf•Grapevine, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Meow Wolf opens portals of possibility. Come as you are! We are individuals who inspire creativity in people's lives through art and exploration, so that our combined imaginations can transform the world we live in. We create immersive and interactive experiences that transport audiences into fantastic realms of story and exploration. Our Vision is to be the world’s leading creative company, reimagining the paradigm of art and storytelling, to make a positive difference in the world. We share a strong commitment to Belonging through our values of: Collaborative Creativity : We believe the act of creating together amplifies possibilities. Provocative Playfulness: We celebrate the unexpected because it is the doorway to discovery. Outsiders Welcome: We are all outsiders at heart, and we create space for everyone to feel like they belong. Authentic Compassion: We are “kind punks” - supportive to each other and standing up for what we believe in. Audacious Courage: We have the courage to radically reinvent ourselves to push the boundaries of art. If this all sounds like YOU, read on….

Requirements

3 to 5+ years of hands-on professional experience in emerging media technology, creative tech installations, software development, electrical engineering, or professional AV systems integration.
Associate degree, technical institute certification, or equivalent practical industry experience required.
Deep technical proficiency in theatrical/architectural lighting (DMX/ETC systems), networked audio protocols (Q-SYS, Dante), visual programming environments (TouchDesigner, Max/MSP), micro-controllers and embedded systems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Teensy), low-voltage electronic schematics, and physical computing.
Strong competence in reading and debugging code across languages such as Python, C/C++, JavaScript, and Node-RED, as well as working knowledge of Linux/Windows/macOS administration, networking principles, version control (Git), CAD/CAM software, and hands-on fabrication tools.
Outstanding interpersonal communication, organizational, and self-management skills with the ability to lead work projects effectively under direction from management.
Uncompromising commitment to workplace safety protocols, electrical codes, standard operating procedures, and OSHA compliance (OSHA 10 General Industry preferred).

Nice To Haves

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic daily inspections, routine cleaning, and comprehensive preventive maintenance across all exhibit technology, electronics, and interactive show components.
Efficiently diagnose and resolve complex technical hardware and software issues, while accurately logging bug reports, repair histories, and maintenance schedules using the corporate CMMS database.
Partner closely with local exhibition staff, facility maintenance teams, and cross-site sister exhibition engineering groups to foster cross-functional knowledge transfer and collaborative problem-solving.
Serve as a technical subject matter expert, authoring clear standard operating procedures (SOPs), guiding best practices, and training staff on operation of new show control systems and diagnostic tools.
Guarantee high system availability for daily exhibit operations, special guest events, and media productions.
Execute low-voltage wiring, device configuration, component replacement, and deployment of software, firmware, and media content updates across show control networks, theatrical/architectural lighting, Q-SYS audio, video, and micro-controllers.
Continuously observe visitor interactions to conceptualize and design technical enhancements that elevate the overall guest experience.
Participate in the mechanical integration, physical fabrication, coding, and prototyping of custom interactive artwork, while thoroughly documenting as-built schematics, system topologies, and software version histories.