Ride Control Software Engineer Principal

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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.

This position will report to the Executive Ride Control Software Engineering.

What You Will Do

Define, analyze, and validate deterministic solutions for large-scale, fail-safe motion control systems, including:

• System Definition

• System Performance Analysis

• Control System Architecture

• Detailed Design Specifications

• Understand / Review Electrical Layout (e.g. single line drawing) & Mechanical Drawings (e.g. pneumatic diagram)

• Hazard Analysis

• Test Strategies and Test Plans

Specify, design, and implement operator-intensive, safety-critical control software using real-time operating systems, including:

• Theory of Operation

• Software Design Documentation

• Debug / Software Integration Testing

Install, integrate, and test high-capacity, man-rated control systems domestically and overseas including:

• I/O Checkout

• System Functions Testing

• Fault Testing

• Adjusting / Tuning

• Acceptance Testing using Earned Value tracking

Required Qualifications & Skills

At least 10 years of professional experience in the following areas:

• Software Development Tools (Integrated Development Environment (IDE), compilers, linkers, debuggers, etc) experience

• Proficiency at C++

• Proficiency at Ladder Logic and Structured Text

• Strong Analytical Skills

• Strong Technical Writing Ability

• Real-Time Control Experience (competent at ensuring deterministic system)

• Fail-Safe Control Experience (competent at creating safety timing analysis)

• Multitasking Software Experience

• Equipment Control Experience (motors, drives, sensors, effectors, servo)

• Troubleshooting Skills Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ride Control and/or Theme Park Experience

• Detailed Knowledge of similar Industry Standards

• Rapid Development and/or Agile Development Techniques

• DevOps and Software Automation Experience

• Configuration Management / Version Control Tool Usage

• Proficiency at Unified Modeling Language (UML)

• Experience with System Modeling Language (SysML)

• Experience with Software Case Tools

• Proficiency at Visio, Excel, VBA

• Proficiency at Matlab

• Experience with Safety Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and HMIs

• Allen Bradley ControlLogix or GuardLogix (RSLogix)

• Control Theory

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering

Additional Information

This role is located in Glendale, CA.

Development and design are primarily in Glendale, CA, but installation, testing, and other support may require travel and/or relocation, up to approximately 20% of the time. Relocation for 1 year at a time is possible, to both domestic and international facilities.

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $180,700 to $242,300 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account 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, dependent on the level and position offered.