Prashant Prasad

Experience

• 

  Insight Global

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

  Validation Engineer

  • Traveled to 33 PG&E Main Work Centers to improve record management and data integrity of gas pipeline assets• Communicated with on-site engineers and supervisors to understand and gather technical information regarding gas assets and their corresponding work orders• Delivered data discrepancies to Gas Pipeline Operations and Maintenance (GPOM) Supervisors for further research and correction• Investigated data sources to provide PG&E staff with accurate and compliant maintenance scheduling• Utilized As-Built Drawings, SAP Data, and other PG&E sources to determine the validity of database information• Interpreted and evaluated engineering diagrams within the data validation scope Show less

• 

  USC Liquid Propulsion Laboratory (LPL)

  Jan 2020 - May 2022

  • Conducted a GOX/Kerosene engine static hot firing in May 2021, ending a 2-year lab firing hiatus• Supervised a team of 1-2 engineers dedicated to engine-related tasks, while assisting other lab leads coordinating cold flow tests • Maintained and ensured the readiness of 3D-printed maraging steel dual engines (J&J) for testing and static fire operations• Developed and revised comprehensive laboratory procedures and documentation for engine assembly/disassembly, pre- and post-fire inspection criteria, and engine mechanical integration processes, to be used with LPL's bipropellant mobile pressure-feed system test stand, ‘Hydra,’ for in lab and off-site test operations• Authored the engine section of the hotfire test campaign report, presenting the results to lab alumni during the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR)• Executed NASA-approved cleaning procedures, incorporating ultrasonic cleaning, to maintain engine component and oxygen line cleanliness to minimize foreign particles during testing and assembly• Performed oxygen line verification tests by installing an orifice plate onto the engine and connecting it to the Hydra test stand to ascertain the accurate set pressure for Hydra’s oxygen-side regulator Show less • Designed structural components of the cryogenic test platform for an international space company, using Siemens NX 11.0 CAD software• Conducted hydrostatic proof tests, gas leak tests, and safety checks to ensure the reliability and performance of Hydra and the mobile oxygen manifold system, 'MOMS,' at 1.5x and 1.1x Maximum Expected Operating Pressure (MEOP), respectively• Analyzed P&ID and engineering drawings to operate and calibrate various valve types within Hydra and MOMS, including Solenoid Valves, Pneumatic Ball Valves, Check Valves, Pressure Relief Valves, and Pressure Reading Devices, ensuring proper fluid flow and pressure Show less

  • J&J Engines Responsible Engineer (RE)

    Nov 2020 - May 2022

  • Feed Systems Development Engineer

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
• 

  University of Southern California

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2022

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Graduate Course Grader

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2021
• 

  Northrop Grumman

  Mar 2024 - now

  Parts Material Engineer

  • Provide technical support and analysis for Parts, Materials, and Processes (PM&P) within Mission Systems• Perform research and risk assessments to qualify mechanical, non-metallic, electronic, electric, and electromechanical components for ground and aerospace applications• Leverage tools such as GIDEP, Enovia, NASA Outgassing Database, and DLA Qualified Products Database (QPD/QPL) to ensure the reliability and compliance of selected components• Implement the Part and Material Management Plan (PMMP) to ensure compliance with MIL-STD 11991A and industry standards, extending product longevity to meet company, customer, and governmental objectives• Manage and track part data in Teamcenter Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Configuration Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) systems, ensuring accuracy, proper part numbers, and alignment with program requirements• Develop comprehensive engineering specifications to guide part selection, collaborating with manufacturers and internal teams to establish standards when government specifications are unavailable, ensuring MIL and industry compliance• Apply Agile methodologies, incorporating feedback and using tools like Jira and SharePoint to streamline workflow, track progress, and enhance team collaboration• Engage with requesting engineers, leads, cross-functional teams, manufacturers, and the Engineering Review Board (ERB) to evaluate and qualify part selections and ensure compliance with engineering standards Show less