Foothill SLI STEM Internship Scholarship 2021: Armada Aeronautics Internship

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only students who receive a hire offer from Armada Aeronautics will be able to fill out this application. THIS IS NOT AN OPEN APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for this opportunity, please click on the following application link and fill it out entirely: Armada Aeronautics Internship Google Form Application.

For more information about the application process and criteria, see below:

Description:
Through the Science Learning institute (SLI), 8-10 Foothill College students have an opportunity to participate in real hands-on experience in an upcoming trillion dollar industry – flying vehicles – at Armada Aeronautics, a startup funded by tier-1 Silicon Valley VCs. Personal Aerial Vehicle (flying vehicle) is a combination of a VTOL aircraft, drones, and airplanes. Part-time interns will get a unique opportunity to learn from industry experts, have a hands-on experience which later can be used for a resume, personal reference from one of Silicon Valley CEOs, chance to meet with famous VCs, and opportunity to earn a full time engineering position at Armada. You will be working in one of our warehouses in Santa Clara, CA or San Mateo, CA. Armada has a small but experienced team with multiple PhDs on-board and experienced employees from 15 to 30 years of experience.

Application process:

  1. Fill out SLI Google Form Armada Aeronautics Internship Google Form Application
  2. Be vetted by SLI and Armada and invited for 30 minute technical interview with Armada.
  3. If accepted for hire by Armada, then you will be asked to fill out the general scholarship application and supplemental application in this portal.
  4. A determination will be made whether you are eligible for the scholarship

Internship commitments:

  • Enrollment in ITRN 50 or 51 (depends on projected number of hours of internship). Course tuition will be covered by the Science Learning Institute or your financial aid.
  • At least 10 hours a week for 3 months (from the start date).
  • Required in-person presence for the internship at Santa Clara or San Mateo locations.
  • Submission of a final report of your internship experience at the end of the summer.

Scholarship payments will occur in two installments and will depend on successful completion at each stage:

  • Halfway through – $1,000
  • End of 3 months – $1,000

Application criteria:

  • Be a full time (at least 12 units) student at Foothill College for fall 2021 and at least part time for winter 2021.
  • Have Foothill College as your primary school (more credits at Foothill College than at De Anza College).
  • Full completion of Armada Aeronautics Internship Google Form Application, including uploading a resume and naming a faculty/staff reference.
  • Desired skills and hands on experience with each skill based on each internship: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Firmware Software Engineering, Aeronautics Software Engineering

Find out more at SLI Internships
Questions about the internship can be directed to sli@foothill.edu,

COVID-19 precautions

  • Remote interview process
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Virtual meetings

Award
$2000 (4 awards available)
Scopes
Foothill College
Deadline
06/16/2021
Supplemental Questions
  1. Which is your primary school for the current academic year?
  2. Have you received an internship offer from Armada Aeronautics?
  3. Please upload a letter of verification showing you have been selected for this internship.