Internship, Universal Creative – Engineering & Safety, RideShow Controls (Fall 2026)
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:
- Applications Close: March 13th 2026 at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible dont delay!
- Fall 2026 Program Dates: Approximately September 2026 December 2026
JOB SUMMARY:Intern will participate in new attraction development with Universal this position the Intern will learn the process of building and testing ride and show control system designs and methods by working with the team leading the virtual commissioning effort. Intern will gain a working knowledge of industry safety and standards by applying software enterprise and game/modeling knowledge.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and enhance software tools for use by other UDX team members.
- Analyzes existing ride and show control system design functionality and applies to new system development.
- Emulate device behavior with scripts inside of Unity to maintain up to date versions of the model in step with real world development.
- Work individually or in pairs/groups to complete the tasks necessary to provide value to the tools that have already been created.
- Interest in and understanding of PLC software will be integral since tools interact heavily and directly with that software (provided by others).
- May be asked to contribute to all aspects of full stack development including front end back end and database development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- In pursuit of an Associate Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
- Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
- A transcript is required upon application.
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite primarily Excel required.
- Working knowledge of software fundamentals (i.e. conditional statements data types memory allocation)
- Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals (i.e. circuits and three-phase systems)
- Relevant coursework includes: Control Systems Object Oriented Software Design Circuits and Digital Systems System Engineering
- .NET or any object orientated programming language
PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- Preferred majors include: Computer Engineering Software Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or similar.
- Preferred experience with micro-controllers and sensors
- Preferred experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Industrial Automation software platforms (i.e. Rockwell Studio 5000 and Siemens Tia Portal)
- Unity CAD C# Ladder Logic
Please note the following:
- This internship will be an in-person experience based in our Orlando offices.
- Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university and must have a graduation date later than December 2026.
- Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
- All of our internships are paid and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Graphics Design
- Copywritter
- Creative concept
- Advertising
- Communication
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Autodesk
- Art Direction
- Flash
- Flex
- HTML
- SEO
- Fine art
- Quarkxpress
