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The Walt Disney Company Ride Control Software Engineer Principal in Glendale, California
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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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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.
Job ID: 10089602
Location: Glendale,California
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering
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