Associate R&D Imagineer - Electrical Engineer

Job ID 10123516 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Sep. 12, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team:

Walt Disney Imagineering makes the impossible possible by combining innovation and storytelling to bring Disney stories, characters and worlds to life. Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its talented Imagineers are responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects. Disney Imagineers are uniquely talented individuals who bring together the best aspects of creativity, innovation, and passion.

At Imagineering Research and Development, our mission is to use technology to build new experiences for our Guests and develop innovative tools for Imagineers and the Cast Members who power our parks. R&D is a team of engineers, designers, artists and scientists who share a passion for solving hard problems and building ground-breaking experiences.

This role will report to the Executive R&D Imagineer, Creative Development.

This is a full-time role.

What You Will Do:

Develop electrical designs that meet functional requirements.
Work independently but also collaboratively in a fast-paced, highly diverse, multidisciplinary team environment that includes external partners/vendors.
Participate in internal design reviews and reviews with external vendors and fabricators
Test and iterate on proof-of-concept designs, evolving requirements and designs as the team learns
Contribute to the culture and community of the WDI R&D Studio

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Portfolio of projects through academic projects/research, internships, and work experience that demonstrate a strong foundation in electrical engineering
Basic analog, digital, and component-level circuit design
Basic understanding of microcontrollers and embedded systems
Familiarity with power supply architectures (linear, switching, buck/boost, etc.)
Familiarity with battery management systems and different battery chemistries
Knowledgeable in the use of electrical test equipment (DMM’s, oscilloscopes, etc.)
Electrical design experience, ideally in robotics or mechatronics industry
Hands-on, rapid prototyping experience, ability to fabricate, test, fix your designs at a prototype level
Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- PCB design experience, preferably Altium or OrCAD
- Software: C/C++, Python
- 3D printing and associated CAD
- Control and feedback systems (PID, etc.)
- Embedded programming
- Motion control systems, motors, and amplifiers
- Familiar with various communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, I2C, RS485, etc.)

Embraces flexibility and adaptability as the team learns through prototyping and playtesting, adjusting strategy as needed
Ability to work collaboratively with other technical and creative disciplines
Thinks strategically and creatively to solve challenges
Manages & prioritizes multiple assignments in a highly dynamic R&D environment

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering

Additional Information:

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 $104,600 to $140,200 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.

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About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with WDI Research & Development, Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

WDI Research & Development, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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