Senior Audio/Video Engineer - Project Hire
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10148338 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 21/04/2026Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Team:
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.
You will report to the Manager – Show Electronic Engineering.
This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do:
As a Senior Audio/Video Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the creative and technical vision of attractions, from early “blue sky” concepts through final delivery. This role is ideal for a design‑minded engineer who thrives at the intersection of creative intent, system architecture, and real‑world execution.
You’ll collaborate closely with Creative, Audio Media Design, Acoustics, Ride Engineering, Controls, and external partners to design audio and video systems that are integral to storytelling—not just infrastructure.
Lead the design and definition of attraction‑scale A/V systems, translating creative vision into cohesive, buildable technical solutions
Partner with Creative and Media teams early in the process to explore concepts, evaluate feasibility, and define system approaches that support storytelling
Design audio and video system architectures—from blue‑sky exploration through detailed design, production, installation, and turnover
Serve as a technical design authority, making recommendations that influence major engineering decisions across attractions and lands
Develop system requirements, specifications, layouts, test plans, and design documentation that clearly communicate intent and performance goals
Guide designers and vendors in creating subsystem designs, resolving interfaces between A/V, controls, ride systems, and facilities
Balance design vision, technical rigor, schedule, and budget, taking ownership of quality and outcomes throughout the project lifecycle
Conduct risk analysis and proactively address design challenges before they impact fabrication or installation
Support field implementation through troubleshooting, first‑article reviews, and system performance verification
Ensure designs align with Imagineering standards, industry best practices, and applicable codes
Required Qualifications & Skills:
7+ years of experience in show, attraction, or complex A/V system design
Strong background in designing and specifying audio and video systems for large‑scale or integrated environments
Proficiency with AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit or willingness to learn
Experience developing procurement specifications, system diagrams, layouts, and performance‑driven design documentation
Understanding of networked audio/video systems and large, distributed system architectures
Knowledge of relevant industry standards, codes, and best practices (UL, NEC, NFPA)
Ability to communicate design intent clearly and collaborate effectively across creative and technical disciplines
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Hands‑on hardware experience that informs practical, buildable designs
Experience scripting or configuring audio control and processing platforms (Alcorn V16, Peavey NION, QSC Q‑SYS)
On‑board audio system design and commissioning experience
Industry certifications (QSC, Audinate, AVIXA, Cisco, BICSI)
Ability to work independently, adapt designs as creative direction evolves, and incorporate multi‑discipline input
Willingness to travel or relocate for extended project assignments (6–12 months)
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Audio/Video Engineering, or a related field
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license desired
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $105,100 - $140,900 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The number of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.
Sur Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fondée en 1952 sous le nom de WED Entreprises pour concevoir et construire le premier parc à thème au monde — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) est le lieu où l’imagination et la créativité s’associent à une technologie de pointe pour créer des expériences inoubliables. WDI est la force créative qui imagine, conçoit et construit tous les parcs à thème, complexes hôteliers, attractions et navires de croisière Disney dans le monde entier. La force unique d’Imagineering provient de son équipe mondiale diverse de professionnels créatifs et techniques, qui s’appuient sur l’héritage de la narration de Disney pour créer de nouvelles formes de divertissement. Les Imagineers qui pratiquent ce mélange unique d’œuvres d’art et de science travaillent dans plus de 100 disciplines pour guider une idée du début à la fin, de la phase de conception créative sans contraintes jusqu’au jour de l’ouverture.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.