Richard Gaynor
Principal Engineer, Technical Services
United States
Richard brings more than 45 years of direct military and commercial aerospace testing and certification experience, spanning hands-on testing, laboratory leadership, and technical training.
Experience
Richard Gaynor has more than 45 years of experience delivering military and commercial aerospace testing and certification services. His career spans hands-on testing, laboratory management, and technical training in aerospace and aircraft avionics, as well as military ground support equipment.
Based at Element Melbourne, Florida, Richard supports complex qualification and certification programs including EMI/EMC, HIRF, and lightning. He is also experienced in developing specialized test plans and procedures and in designing and fabricating custom test equipment and facilities for engineering and test laboratories.
Career Highlights
- EMI/EMC hardening of Navy aircraft carrier communications equipment
- EMI/EMC hardening of Navy helicopter communications equipment
- HIRF and lightning certification support for commercial aircraft programs
- Managed multiple test laboratories and technical teams
- 25+ years of participation in engineering societies and committees (including SAE, IEEE, FAA, RTCA SC‑135)
Qualifications & Credentials
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering
- Certified UAS Remote Pilot
Memberships
- iNARTE – EMC-000214-NE (since 1989)
- RTCA SC‑135 (past member)