Systems Engineer - Mechanical Analyst

Job ID 10137903 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Dec. 16, 2025

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Job Summary:

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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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., 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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