Alexander Penkin

Experience

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  Sukhoi Civil Aircraft

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2019

  Design and Engineering Management:• Lead engineering activities within the department, ensuring alignment with technical objectives and project schedules.• Develop comprehensive technical management plans, requirements specifications, and change management strategies for all Electrical System components.• Organize and coordinate key design and review processes, including Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), and First Article Inspection (FAI) for Electrical Power System components at supplier facilities.Manufacturing Support:• Provide technical support for the manufacturing of hardware, particularly electrical distribution boxes.• Investigate and resolve issues arising during the manufacturing process of distribution boxes.• Troubleshoot and address integration challenges related to Electrical System components during aircraft assembly.• Conduct tests on the electrical power and external lighting systems during the final stages of assembly.Certification Activities:• Execute ground and flight test programs on prototype aircraft to ensure system compliance.• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to support certification processes.• Prepare and manage the creation of certification and qualification documentation.• Liaise with certification authorities such as IAC AR and EASA to ensure alignment and approval of all relevant documents.• Serve as the primary point of contact for the EASA Electrical Certification Panel 5 (ATA24, ATA33).Aircraft Operations Support:• Conduct root cause investigations into Electrical System failures during aircraft operations.• Develop and implement action plans to resolve technical issues efficiently and ensure continued operational integrity. Show less

  • Electrical Power Supply and External Lights Team Leader

    Jul 2007 - Dec 2019

  • Expert at System Integration and Cable Network Department

    Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

  • Expert at System Intergration, Electric Power Supply Department

    Jan 2006 - Jul 2006
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  VR-Technologies (VRTech.aero)

  Dec 2019 - Jul 2022

  LE Avionics; LE HIRF, DEL, IEL, EMC
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  Vertex Aero S.r.l.

  Sept 2021 - Jul 2022

  LE AVS and EME

  - Managed Avionics and Environmental Electromagnetic Effects (E3) certification for EASA Panels 5 and 6 for a lightweight single-engine helicopter, developed comprehensive compliance documents and checklists, ensuring full regulatory compliance and efficient certification processes.- Primary technical contact for external suppliers, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.- Supported qualification and ground test activities, ensuring system reliability and performance validation. Show less

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  Lilium

  Aug 2022 - now

  - Managed the Electrical Power System (EPS) Certification Plan and Means of Compliance, ensuring regulatory approval and streamlined certification processes.- Developed compliance strategies for non-standard requirements, enhancing efficiency and reducing certification timelines.- Represented the Energy Team as the Designated Certification Engineer in EASA Panel 5 discussions, influencing regulatory decisions and ensuring alignment with certification objectives.- Established a first-flight approval approach for the EPS, accelerating project milestones and operational readiness.- Reviewed compliance documents to guarantee accuracy and adherence to certification standards.- Coordinated EPS synoptics and alert designs across cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. Show less

  • Principal Verification and Certification Engineer

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Electrical Power System Certification Engineer

    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023