IT Support Specialist - INTERN

This is a part-time position at our Solana Beach Office as part of the Internship Program.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented IT Intern who is looking to gain hands‑on experience in a structured, enterprise IT environment while learning foundational IT operations processes. The IT Intern will support the team by following established procedures for device sanitization, asset tracking updates, documentation, and preparation of equipment for disposal or reassignment. In addition, the intern will assist with workstation deployment activities, learning how to image and configure devices in a corporate environment.

This includes supporting operating system deployment, baseline software installation, device enrollment, and performing quality checks prior to distribution to end users under the guidance of senior IT staff.

• Execute documented hardware decommissioning procedures, including secure data handling and asset record updates.
• Assist with workstation imaging and configuration processes.
• Prepare new and reissued equipment for deployment.
• Maintain accurate documentation within ticketing and asset management systems.
• Support IT team members with basic operational tasks as needed.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and organizational standards.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented procedures.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware and operating systems.
• Interest in pursuing a career in IT or cybersecurity.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable handling technical equipment.

High School Diploma

• No prior experience required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment.
• Frequently required to perform repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

$20 – $25 USD

AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full‑spectra aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company’s capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions;

and tailored hardware and software mission‑system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k) retirement plan, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.