Experience Development Engineer - 11352

Company Profile Oceaneering Entertainment Systems (OES) is an award-winning ride systems designer/integrator that contributes to the cutting-edge development of theme park technologies and other custom solutions. Comprised of some of the best talent in the industry, OES is a group of engineers,installers, planners, project managers, and visionaries who work together to bring a logical approach to its Customers’ creative challenges. The success of OES comes from our ability to interpret the visions of some of the most talented Creative Designers in the themed attractions industry, and utilize its compelling engineering expertise in order to help them create compelling shows and powerful experiences.

For more information please go to www.oceaneering.com and click on Products & Services, then click on Non-Oilfield, then click on Entertainment Systems.

Position Summary The Experience Development Engineer supports the development and integration of storytelling and motion based systems through the creation of ride elements and control system programming. The individual will work with the Guest Experience team in supporting the efforts directly with the Customer to ensure that our ride vehicle technologies support and integrate into attractions and deliver the creative storyline.

Duties & Responsibilities REQUIRED

Assist with high level ride planning by helping to match the ride system to the Customer’s creative concepts and needs Develop in-house software to be used to bring the pre-visualized project into production Develop software and networking for system data acquisition, data analysis, and data visualization Provide data acquisition and system visualization to assist production and troubleshooting (e.g. utilize logging tools for system feedback, measuring battery voltage drop during a ride circuit, wireless network troubleshooting, biodynamic data analysis) Use specialized developmental software and visualization tools to assist Customers in communicating their vision for the attraction Support the Engineering and Testing teams utilizing specialized tools to program and test motion based ride systems Support Installation teams on final show programming of ride vehicles to synchronize with attraction show and effects Support Engineering, Testing, and Installation teams by developing specialized software tools, scripting, etc. to assist in efficiently executing project work In-field installation and testing support of ride systems and equipment during final installation and commissioning  

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

The above listed duties are not an all-inclusive list.  An important aspect of OES operations is the requirement for flexibility.

Qualifications REQUIRED

Requires a BS degree in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related technical field. Advanced degree preferred. Engineering experience in creative design, testing, programming, or virtual simulation environment, in support of the Theme Park/Entertainment Industry. Demonstrated ability to interpret the creative intent into real-life movements and motions of ride vehicles. Excellent communications and organizational skills. Excellent analytical skills for reviewing costs and preparing budget reports. Familiarity with ISO 9000 design requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors.