Hardware Integration Technician

Job Location:

We are hiring for this position in Salina, Kansas.

About Us:

Pure Imagination Studios started in 2012 as a diversified entertainment company built by a team of creators who shared a true passion for storytelling. We thrive on imagination, and everything we do is designed to bring a tangible experience to anything our clients, partners and even ourselves, are able to imagine. We believe that pure imagination should be the fuel to our reality. Pure Imagination Labs designs immersive, interactive experiences that make complex training and simulation intuitive, purposeful, and fun. Our projects blend real-time systems, tactile interfaces, and narrative framing to support education, decision-making, teamwork, and user engagement in high-stakes scenarios. We take the best of game design and apply it to real-world learning environments that demand more than just entertainment. The environments are dynamic, the challenges are varied, and the work is as rewarding as it is technically ambitious. We are storytellers, dreamers, and creators of new worlds – striving to develop the future of entertainment. Join our team today!

Overview:

Pure Imagination Labs’ Hardware Integration Technician executes hands-on wiring, configuration, and installation of hardware systems for simulation environments. Follows TED-defined system plans to assemble, test, and validate input/output behavior across sensors, AV devices, and control panels. Ensures systems are install-ready, aligned with platform logic, and properly documented for deployment and maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Execute the physical integration of hardware systems—including sensors, buttons, controllers, lighting, and networked devices—according to technical schematics and documentation provided by the Technical Experience Director.
• Assemble, wire, and configure custom enclosures, control surfaces, embedded devices, and interface hardware for simulation spaces and physical-digital installations.
• Work with developers, technical artists, and AV teams to validate input/output pathways, triggering logic, and sensor responsiveness in real-time environments.
• Conduct hands-on testing and bring-up of integrated systems, resolving issues related to connectivity, latency, signal mapping, or hardware conflicts.
• Maintain clear wiring diagrams, system maps, and install documentation throughout the staging and deployment process.
• Assist in the preparation and QA of install kits, racks, cables, spares, and configuration files for on-site deployment.
• Support physical installation, calibration, and troubleshooting during system staging, field deployment, and post-launch maintenance.
• Communicate integration challenges or adjustments to the Technical Experience Director and broader engineering team to ensure alignment.
• Keep tools, test stations, and workspace organized and safe for physical prototyping and assembly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college/technical school required.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in hardware integration, AV installation, interactive exhibit buildout, or physical computing.
• Experience with microcontrollers, GPIO, serial/USB protocols, networking, and power distribution for embedded systems.
• Solid expertise in soldering, wiring, crimping, and basic electrical diagnostics (multimeter, continuity testing, etc.).
• Experience working with Unreal-integrated hardware systems or other real-time control platforms (e.g., Unity, TouchDesigner, custom AV control).
• Proficient following wiring diagrams, system schematics, and hardware documentation.

Additional Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work with sensors, motion platforms, haptics, or custom I/O configurations in simulation or LBE contexts.
• Experience with troubleshooting instincts and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with AV routing, projection systems, or multi-device synchronization.
• Exposure to hardware staging environments, fabrication vendors, or tech rehearsals for location-based or live experiences.
• Experience working closely with engineering, creative, and installation teams in dynamic field conditions.
• Flexibility to travel for live staging and working on-site for installations, tests, or technical rehearsals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

o Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week.

o Required Residence: This candidate must live or reside in the state of Kansas; or relocate within six (6) months of offered employment.

o Required Travel: This candidate is required to travel up to 15% for specific project installations.

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. This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), medical leave, and a variety of other perks. A bonus and incentive plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, dependent on the level and position offered.

Learn more about the opportunities offered by Pure Imagination by visiting the Careers page of the company website

Salary:

$85,000 annually

Pure Imagination Studios is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).