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You will gain hands-on experience in software development, testing, and integration, and work alongside experienced engineers to tackle complex challenges in autonomy, sensor fusion, and real-time processing.\nThis internship is ideal for students pursuing Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering, or a related field, and eager to make an impact in the defense tech industry. 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