WDI Ride Development Engineering Intern, Orlando, Summer 2026

The Walt Disney Company • Lake Buena Vista, FL • 2h ago

Be a part of an innovative team and culture...

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

The approximate date of this internship is May/June 2026 to August/September 2026 and will be located in Orlando, FL.

Ride Engineers build the most advanced systems that create magical and immersive attractions around the world. We work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment to develop unique experiences. The studio is comprised of Control (Software and Hardware) and Mechanical departments to accomplish that goal.

What You Will Do

As a Ride Development Engineering Intern, you will work within the WDI studio that designs and develops rides that provide memorable, moving experiences to Disney's Guests worldwide. The intern may be involved in various project phases from concept to detailed design to testing. Although the Ride Development Engineering intern is responsible for various engineering activities, emphasis is placed on learning. Throughout the internship, the Ride Development Engineering Intern will be exposed to experts in various engineering disciplines. You will have the opportunity to:

Be part of an engineering team involved in ride system development, prototyping, simulation, or testing for a specific attraction or development project

Provide mechanical analysis of components and systems

Assistin the design of mechanisms and machines

Perform CAD model manipulation and creation

Provide ride system interface information to other groups within Imagineering

Required Qualifications & Skills

Ability to understand and implement basic mechanical system design and their associated control system elements

Ability to understand and adapt general engineering principles

Ability to prepare technical documents and CAD drawings

Possess basic knowledge of mechanical components and manufacturing processes

Proven understanding of SolidWorksand AutoCAD

Ability to perform basic calculations in: Statics & Dynamics, Kinematics, Strength of Material and Energy

Hands-on experience building and testing mechanisms, machines, or vehicles

Preferred Qualifications

Basic understanding of systems modeling, vibrations, and composites

Solid understanding of Matlab

Education

Currently enrolled as a Junior or higher attending an accredited college/university earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship?

Be at least 18 years of age?

Possess unrestricted work authorization?

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or program.?

Additional Information

Able to provide reliable transportation to/from work?

Must be fully available for the duration of the internship

We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida Based Professional Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here ??

The pay rate for this role in Orlando is $31 per hour for undergraduate students and $36 per hour for graduate level students. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

Job ID: 10141975

Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida

Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering

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