IT Service Desk Engineer Intern

Application Deadline: 1 June 2026Department: ITLocation: Hawthorne, CaliforniaCompensation: $75,000 - $89,000 / yearDescriptionVenturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team. Astrolab is looking for an IT Service Desk Engineer Intern to support our day-to-day IT needs. This is a hands-on, customer-first role focused on keeping our team productive by resolving issues quickly and delivering great end-user support.What you'll do:Own and manage incoming IT support tickets from start to finishImage, configure, and deploy laptops for new and existing employeesSupport user onboarding and offboarding (accounts, access, equipment)Track and manage IT assets (inventory, assignments, returns)Set up and support audio/video for meetings and team eventsPartner with the Cloud Engineering team when issues escalate or overlapWilling to jump into other areas of IT and assist where necessaryWilling to learn new products and servicesWhat you'll bring:Education: Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in information technology or related fieldsExperience: At least 3 months of hands-on experience outside of the classroom, including extracurricular project teams, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience Exposure to Office 365 suite of productsExposure to Windows 11, MacOS, iOSScripting capabilities a plusAdditional ResponsibilitiesMust be able to lift 50lbsYou must be willing to work nights and weekends if necessary.Benefits and PerksJoin a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface explorationEquity ownership in the companyComprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support401(k) plan with company matchFlexible PTO and parental leaveHome office set up reimbursementWeekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-siteOnce a month social hour on-site with food and drinks