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Walt Disney Imagineering · 2 hours ago

Disney Live Entertainment Character Tech Development Intern, Summer/Fall 2026

Kissimmee, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18.75/hr - $18.75/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Walt Disney Imagineering is known for creating and delivering remarkable entertainment experiences. The Character Tech Development Intern will collaborate with various disciplines to support the development and testing of hardware and software prototypes for character entertainment.

Web DesignWeb Development

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other contributing disciplines to achieve project goals

Assist in the research and exploration of new technologies for character entertainment

Support the development and testing of hardware and software prototypes

Help prepare documentation, presentations, and technical packets

Contribute to the organization and sustainment of internal databases and file systems

Shadow and collaborate with engineers and designers on active projects

Assist in sourcing components and materials for development and production

Support the team in maintaining and updating bill of materials (BOMs)

Qualification

Electrical engineeringSoftware developmentProgramming languagesMechatronicsControl systemsRoboticsWillingness to learnEmbedded systemsMotor controllersVS CodeKiCadFusion 360SolidWorksGit workflowsCostume constructionEntertainment technologyMultilingual skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkTechnical documentation

Required

Coursework or hands-on experience in electrical engineering, software development, mechatronics, or related fields

Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, Python

Interest in control systems, robotics, or interactive technologies

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to work in a team-oriented, creative environment

Willingness to learn and take initiative

Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, taking at least one class at the 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

Possess a valid US driver's license and have the ability to operate a company vehicle

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Disney College Program

Able to have a consistent, reliable work schedule throughout the internship

Preferred

Exposure to embedded systems, motor controllers, or robotics is a plus

Experience with tools such as VS Code, KiCad, Fusion 360, SolidWorks

Familiarity with Git workflows

Interest in costume construction, technical documentation, or entertainment technology

Multilingual skills (French, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin) are a plus

Benefits

Medical

Financial

Other benefits

Company

Walt Disney Imagineering

Walt Disney Imagineering is the design and development arm of The Walt Disney Company.

Founded in 1952

Seattle, Washington, USA

10001+ employees

https://disneyimaginations.com

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Kyle Laughlin

Senior Vice President, R&D Technology and Engineering

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