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Senior Show Systems Engineer

Las Vegas, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Mar 2026

💰 $150,000/yr($115,000/yr – $150,000/yr)

About the role

Purpose:The Senior Show Systems Engineer is a specialist within the Control Engineering department, focused on show control systems. The Senior Show Systems Engineer will expand the show control capabilities of the general control team not only by leading the design and development of particularly large show control projects, but also by developing best practices and mentoring and training other engineers.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations:

Identifies show control architecture and key technologies to meet project needs.
Creates riser diagrams and technical project documentation
Understands show systems, and how the various disciplines (automation, AVL, etc.) interact
Creates custom user interfaces prioritizing the end-user experience
Develops custom software interfaces and configurations when required for projects
Designs and configures managed networks for show control and other disciplines
Suggests and researches new products and solutions, and when necessary, builds and tests prototypes
Assists in project bidding activities, including technical proposals and estimates
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure that systems meet performance requirements, function according to best practices, and integrate successfully with other systems
Develops and promotes internal standards and processes, incorporating feedback from end-users including clients, show programmers, and support teams
Leads design reviews, offering constructive feedback to the team
Coordinates with other vendors and contractors to ensure successful installation of systems
Commissions and formally tests installed systems to ensure correct performance and satisfy client requirement

Behavioral Competencies

Communication: Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly to team
members, customers, and non-technical stakeholders.
Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to provide guidance to junior
engineers, coordinate project teams, and take ownership of projects.
Teamwork: The ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including
electrical and mechanical engineers, technicians, and project managers, to integrate control
systems into larger projects.
Customer-facing: Represents the company to customers and vendors; able to balance external and internal demands and come to satisfactory and professional resolutions.
Adaptability: Being open to new technologies, methodologies, and industry standards and
adjusting strategies as needed to meet project requirements.
Attention to Detail: A focus on quality in designs, programming, and documentation – even
when working under pressure.
Safety Advocacy: A strong commitment to safety for the entire team while working in variable
environments, including workshops, customer facilities, and construction sites.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technical Theater, or equivalent relevant experience.
7+ years of experience in theme park and/or live entertainment applications
Previous show system design experience in one or multiple disciplines
Previous show operational experience including troubleshooting and maintenance
Experience with large, distributed control systems
Expected Travel: 20-30%. Must be able to acquire passport for international travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of TAIT Navigator software
Basic understanding of cueing and system structures for network-based audio and lighting systems
Basic understanding of video routing and switching methodologies
Technical understanding of video display technologies, including projection and modular LED panels
Technical understanding of regional display formats, resolutions, and refresh rates
Experience with show programming
Experience with Q-SYS programming
Understanding of DMX, eDMX such as sACN and Art-Net
Understanding of Netw