Designed and assembled robotic platforms equipped with air bearings, thrusters, and communication networks to simulate on-orbit environments for robotic applications, which included mechanical chassis design and construction with lightweight materials including aluminum and carbon fiber, high-pressure air supply and distributions systems, electronic power distribution, electrical and pneumatic control systems, and integrated sensors (optical camera, IMU, pressure, range, power, etc.)Designed and implemented software programs and graphical user interfaces utilizing the Robotic Operating System (ROS2) to position, maneuver, and control mobile bases, robotic manipulators, end-effectors, docking mechanisms, and other space-related components and hardwareParticipated in the architectural design, programing, and testing of a multi-agent communication and control network for interaction of free-floating mobile robotic bases including autonomous searching, observing, rendezvous, and dockingCreated a 3D printing method combining direct write syringe printing with ultrasound directed self-assembly to create embedded conductors within 3D printed materialsAnalyzed pressure vessels for recertification per ASME B&PV codeAnalyzed and designed piping systems for water, gases, cryogenics, and fuel applications including propellant and oxidizer delivery to rocket engine test stands