Prachi Sukhnani
About Prachi Sukhnani
Prachi Sukhnani is an Engineering Intern at Rocket Lab in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in aerospace engineering and has held various roles, including Systems Design Lead at the University of Toronto Aerospace Team.
Work at Rocket Lab
Currently, Prachi Sukhnani serves as an Engineering Intern at Rocket Lab, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she has contributed to various projects, including the support of environmental qualification campaigns for Rocket Lab's largest reaction wheel. Her responsibilities have included conducting EMC/EMI, vibration, and thermal vacuum testing to ensure the components meet flight standards. Prachi has also played a role in commissioning new testing facilities, enhancing the efficiency of the testing process.
Education and Expertise
Prachi Sukhnani earned her Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science with a focus on Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toronto. She completed her degree from 2018 to 2022. Prior to this, she obtained an International Baccalaureate Diploma from Hangzhou International School between 2016 and 2018. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in aerospace principles and engineering practices.
Background
Before joining Rocket Lab, Prachi gained valuable experience in various roles related to engineering and leadership. She worked as a Volunteer Research Assistant at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies for two months in 2020. Additionally, she served as a Digital Content Manager at the Troost Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering from 2018 to 2019. Prachi was also a Design Team Member for the University of Toronto Aerospace Team from 2019 to 2020 and held the position of VP of Public Relations for University of Toronto Toastmasters in 2020.
Achievements
During her time at the University of Toronto Aerospace Team, Prachi has taken on significant responsibilities, including her current role as Systems Design Lead since 2020. She has been involved in compiling functional test kits for reaction wheels and star trackers, as well as conducting thermal and burn-in tests to qualify components for flight. Prachi has also contributed to the advancement of reaction wheel production through various technical tasks, including PCB inspection and software upgrades.