Principal Ride Control Software Engineer (Controls Automation)

The Walt Disney CompanyGlendale, CA
$188,400 - $252,600Hybrid

About The Position

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us. This role will work with the Executive Ride Software Engineering. This is a full-time role.

Requirements

  • 10 or more Years of experience in the software engineering field
  • Software Development Tools (Integrated Development Environment (IDE), compilers, linkers, debuggers, etc) experience
  • Understanding of C++
  • Understanding of or experience with Ladder Logic and Structured Text
  • Expert ability to present ideas and solutions to executive level leadership
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Strong Initiative / Self-Motivated
  • Strong Verbal Communications
  • Strong Technical Writing Ability

Nice To Haves

  • Ride Control and/or Theme Park Experience
  • Proficiency in Unified Modeling Language (UML)
  • Control Theory

Responsibilities

  • Define, analyze, and validate deterministic solutions for large-scale, fail-safe motion control systems
  • System Definition
  • System Performance Analysis
  • Control System Architecture
  • Detailed Design Specifications
  • Hazard Analysis
  • Test Strategies and Test Plans
  • Specify, design, and implement operator-intensive, safety-critical control software using real-time operating systems
  • Theory of Operation
  • Software Design Document
  • Debug / Software Integration Test
  • Install, integrate, and test high-capacity, human-rated control systems domestically and overseas
  • I/O Checkout
  • System Functions Testing
  • Fault Testing
  • Adjusting / Tuning
  • Acceptance Testing using Earned Value tracking

Benefits

  • health and savings benefits
  • educational opportunities
  • special extras that only Disney can provide
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