Systems Engineer - Mechanical Analyst
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10137903 Ubicación Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Estados Unidos Business Walt Disney World Resort Fecha de publicación 16/12/2025Detalles del empleo:
About the Role and Team
We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our company to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?
We are currently looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer - Mechanical Analyst with a BS/MS and 1+ year work experience to join our team of Systems Engineers on the Modeling, Simulation, and Training Tools team at the Walt Disney Company. In this role, you will lead and contribute to technical projects focused on the simulation and analysis of mechanical systems for Walt Disney Imagineering, Ride and Show Engineering, Engineering Services, and Entertainment for Ride, Show, and Animatronic Systems. These services will include developing rigid multi-body dynamic models (MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape); data preparation and analysis (MATLAB); and working with a team of engineers leading small technical projects.
This is a 24-month Project Hire role based in Lake Buena Vista, FL, reporting to the Director of Design and Engineering.
What You Will Do
On any given day, as a Systems Engineer - Mechanical Analyst, you might:
Lead and contribute to technical projects focused on the simulation and analysis of animatronics and show systems.
Prepare models for rigid-body dynamic analyses (e.g. CAD preparation in SolidWorks defining system kinematics and dynamic properties).
Build and run rigid-body dynamic models for simulation (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Multibody).
Prepare reports, documentation, and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and communicating results to partners.
Collaborate with mechanical design teams, other analysts, and creative partners on the technical details of the simulations.
Work with our Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) and Facilities and Operational Services (FOS) partners to communicate requirements and results from system simulations.
Prepare proposals for stakeholders including scope of work, budgets, and schedules.
Track and advise project teams and leadership on project schedule and budget trends.
Support tool development for automation of analysis processes through coding, testing, and validation
Required Qualifications & Skills
Here's what you need to be successful at this job:
Strong physics and mathematics academic background.
Proven ability to lead small analysis or simulations projects working independently or overseeing a small team of supporting engineers.
Proficiency in CAD Software (SolidWorks highly preferred).
Experience in dynamic modeling and simulation software (MATLAB/Simulink Simscape Multibody highly preferred).
Experience with scripting and programming in software languages such as Python or MATLAB.
Strong interest in systems engineering and software (automation, coding, and debugging).
Familiarity with both software and mechanical version control systems (Git, PDM, Upchain or similar tools).
Preferred Qualifications
It would be great if you also have:
Experience with working on animatronic systems or other related work in the entertainment industry.
Familiarity with Agile software development practices, including scrum, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.
Proven Professional Engineer License or equivalent.
Demonstrated understanding of the Software Development process.
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (Ansys or SolidWorks).
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, computer science or other related field.
Preferred: Professional Engineering License in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Preferred: Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science or other related field.
Additional Information
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.
This position will remain open from 12/15/25 to 1/4/26.
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Acerca de Walt Disney World Resort:
Desde su apertura en 1971, Walt Disney World Resort ha desempeñado un papel fundamental en los momentos más memorables de muchos niños y familias. Hoy en día, cientos de millones de visitantes de todo el mundo eligen este mágico lugar para disfrutar de sus vacaciones Disney. El complejo combina creatividad, innovación y tecnología para sumir a los visitantes en los cuentos clásicos de Disney y en nuevas formas de entretenimiento para toda la familia. Basados en una valiosa herencia cultural de cuentos, los cast member de Walt Disney World Resort le dan vida a la magia de Disney con una atención inigualable a los detalles y un excelente nivel de servicio para los visitantes.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
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