Ottawa Infotainment Internship Program - “Alligator Wrestling Program” (Summer 2026)

Ottawa Infotainment

Detroit, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Manufacturing, Business Operations, Debugging Tools, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Graphical User Interface (GUI) Design, Hardware Design, Infotainment, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Supply Chain Operations, Team Player, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
1 day ago

Most internships ease you in. This one throws you into the swamp.At Ottawa Infotainment, we are building the future of software‑defined vehicles. Real hardware. Real software. Real stakes. That means real problems. The kind that do not come with clean documentation or step‑by‑step instructions.We call it the Alligator Wrestling Program because that is what it feels like.We are looking for the brightest, most curious minds. Engineers, designers, and builders who are ready to take on messy, ambiguous, high‑impact challenges. The faint of heart need not apply. Think less “intern,” more Indiana Jones with a debugger.You will not be shadowing. You will be building, breaking, fixing, and figuring things out alongside our core team. You will work on real production‑grade systems across infotainment, domain controllers, and user experiences.You will be expected to own your work, ask questions, and push through ambiguity.The interns who thrive here bring an adventurous, positive attitude, a can‑do entrepreneurial mindset, and a willingness to learn whatever it takes to get the job done.If you like structure and predictability, this is not your program. If you like a challenge, welcome to the swamp.No, you will not actually wrestle an alligator. But you will face the occasional crocodile. The big, ugly problems that sit in the middle of a project and dare you to solve them.Tracks AvailableSoftware Engineering (Ottawa)Electrical Engineering (Ottawa)Graphic Design / UI-UX (Detroit / Windsor, Ottawa)Mechanical Engineering (Ottawa, Los Angeles)Supply Chain / Business Operations (Ottawa, Detroit, Los Angeles)Program DetailsDates: May 15 to August 15, 2026Final Presentations: Second week of August, presented to the Ottawa Infotainment executive teamLocations vary by track: Ottawa, Detroit/Windsor, Los AngelesResponsibilitiesWork on real, production‑grade automotive systems across software, hardware, and UXContribute to active projects within the DragonFire platform ecosystemSolve ambiguous, open‑ended engineering and design challengesCollaborate across cross‑functional teams including software, hardware, design, and businessTake ownership of deliverables from concept through executionPresent progress, insights, and final outcomes to leadershipWhat We Are Looking ForStrong problem‑solving ability and intellectual curiosityPositive, driven, and entrepreneurial mindsetWillingness to learn quickly and operate in ambiguous environmentsAbility to take initiative and work independently when neededStrong communication and teamwork skillsBackground or interest aligned with one of the listed tracks#J-18808-Ljbffr

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