Also called: Attraction Engineer
Engineers the mechanical, electrical, and control systems of theme park rides and effects.
A ride engineer calculates forces on a coaster track, tests the safety systems on a dark ride vehicle, and works night shifts installing a new attraction.
Approximate; based on mechanical engineer pay.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Mechanical or electrical engineering degree.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Growing about average. Steady theme park investment.
Low risk for 10 years. AI helps simulation and controls design, but engineering and testing safe physical rides stays licensed human work.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, Engineering or robotics CTE, Computer science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 17-2141.
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