Internship, Creative

About the Role

Help shape the systems that power world-class attractions as a Systems Engineering Intern with Universal Creative. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams to support the development, analysis, and integration of complex systems used throughout themed entertainment experiences. Through hands-on project work, you will gain exposure to the full systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements development and system modeling through integration and test planning. You will assist with engineering analyses, support system documentation and reviews, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to help solve real-world technical challenges. This internship offers an opportunity to build practical systems engineering and problem-solving skills while learning how diverse disciplines work together to design, integrate, and deliver innovative guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in reviewing and analyzing system requirements, design documentation, and engineering drawings.
• Supports the development and maintenance of system models, diagrams, and specifications.
• Participates in integration and verification activities, including data collection, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Coordinates with multiple disciplines (ride, show, software, and operations) to ensure system alignment.
• Helps track project progress and documentation through various lifecycle phases.
• Provides day-to-day support for project tasks, including configuration updates, documentation control, and test report reviews.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• In pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Junior or above.
• Required skillset includes problem solving, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Required software proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
• A transcript is required upon application.

Qualifications

• Preferred majors include: Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields.
• Preferred knowledge of systems engineering principles, requirements management tools (e.g., Cameo/MagicDraw), and basic programming or scripting.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python) is a plus.

Summer 2027 Program Dates: Approximately May 2027 – August 2027.

This internship will be an in-person experience, based in Orlando.

Interns must have a graduation date later than August 2027.

Universal Orlando does not provide housing.

All internships are paid, and may qualify for housing financial assistance.