Richard Bordner

Crestview, Florida, United States

richard.bordner@hotmail.com 256-599-6022

linkedin.com/in/rich-bordner

Summary
Currently acting as Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) liaison for multiple stakeholders. I provide
subject matter expertise(SME) on electronic optic, infrared, and laser systems (EO/IR). My background is diverse
with 12 years experience in ISR platforms, avionics, system integration, project coordination, and advance
troubleshooting of complex anomalies.

Experience
Field Service Representative III / SME
L3Harris Technologies
Aug 2021 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Scope of Responsibilities:
· Subject Matter Expert(SME) in Electronic Optics/Infrared/Laser systems
· Test prototype software/firmware to identify improvements, bugs, and deficiencies
· Improves production processes to exceed contract performance metrics
· Structures complex issues, analyze data, and advise risk mitigation solutions
· Schedules and installs system hardware/software/firmware upgrades
· Executes difficult decisions that effect performance and availability of mission critical systems
· Provides training to both internal and external stakeholders on EO/IR/laser systems

Field Service Representative

L3Harris Technologies
Aug 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years 1 month)
Supports U.S. Intelligence, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and DOD Military customers by
providing advance technology solutions for their Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), and
targeting needs.
Provides unmatched quality service and repair of the highly complex MX-10/MX-15/MX-20/MX-25 gyro-
stabilized electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems for airborne and surface platforms.

Scope of Responsibilities:
· Subject Matter Expert(SME) in Electronic Optics/Infrared/Laser systems
· Test prototype software/firmware to identify improvements, bugs, and deficiencies
· Improves production processes to exceed contract performance metrics
· Structures complex issues, analyze data, and advise risk mitigation solutions
· Schedules and installs system hardware/software/firmware upgrades
· Executes difficult decisions that effect performance and availability of mission critical systems
· Provides training to both internal and external stakeholders on EO/IR/laser systems

Electrical Integration Techician

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Apr 2017 - Aug 2017 (5 months)
· Supports systems integration functions
· Supports software/hardware integration troubleshooting and bug-fix activities
· Develops and executes test plans and procedures
· Enters or updates documentation into appropriate control system
· Troubleshoots simulation anomalies
· Troubleshoots flight like bus interfaces such as MIL-STD 1553B, RS422,
RS485, Compact PCI, PCI Express, Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), Discretes,
Analog-Digital, Digital-Analog
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet
performance goals
· Provides weekly written and oral status reports in a meeting setting
· Provides electrical and computer technical support to the Avionics and
Ground Systems Test Branch (ES53) in support of the
Space Launch System (SLS) program
· Physical system integration support will be provided for the assembly,
checkout and troubleshooting of the Software Integration Lab (SIL),
Software Integration and Test Facility (SITF), and
Software Development Facility (SDF)
· Performs assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and some limited design
skill that would be relevant in supporting distributed computing,
simulation laboratories, integration tasks, and development activities.

Program Coordinator/ Security Manager/ FSO/ Safety Manager

Support Systems Associates, Inc.
Aug 2016 - Apr 2017 (9 months)
· Provides advice and recommends direction on program efforts
· Tracks cost, delivery and contract schedule, and performance
on all open programs
· Attends technical and program reviews, conferences, and scheduled
meetings
· Resolves issues to Contract schedule, delivery schedule or DD-250
submissions
· Prepares program documentation for Government submittal or review
· Provides coordination/initiation for all ongoing and incoming programs
· Identifies and provides input to the program director to execute risk
management
· Submits DD-250 into Wide Area Work Flow/iRAPT for payment processing
· Acts as liaison for principles, concepts, and methodology associated with
program/contract management
· Acts as Facility Security Officer and JPAS user
· Acts as Facility Safety Officer submits Annual Safety reports/monthly fire reports

Eletrical Fabrication Lead

Support Systems Associates, Inc.
Feb 2016 - Aug 2016 (7 months)
· Directs electrical fabricators on the building/modification of wire harnesses
and assemblies for military or government aircraft
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· Maintains wide variety company records both manually and electronically
· Retains balanced production flows on all manufacturing lines
· Works with the quality control engineers to assist with, work inspection,
information gathering and DCMA buy offs
· Manages tool control program
· Determines independent decisions based on manufacturing expertise and
electrical experience
· Writes work instructions for technical drawings and ensure use of the most
current Rev changes
· Facilitates and assists with out sourced vendor visits, special projects,
customer requests, and revision rework
· Fills roles such as production manager/production lead in absence of current
PM or PL
· Interprets modification drawings and develops work order instructions
· Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and
termination decisions for employees
· Oversees the packaging and shipping of work order deliveries to customer
· Generates a high quality product safely and in the most efficient way possible
· Estimates and provides required man hours for contract bidding
· Manage daily production trackers and hourly program target feedback
· Supervises production of fabricated items against delivery schedule
· Processes and responds to employees issues and complaints
· Handles production processes ensuring satisfactory product realization in
compliance with Quality Management System
· Collaborates with program manager to ensure production schedule is in
support of program schedule and manages daily operations
· Practices root cause analysis to eliminate production line and production
quality issues
· Sources electrical fabrication activities to include materials, man-hours,
tooling and resources

Electronic Technician
PALCO
Nov 2015 - Feb 2016 (4 months)
· Supports electrical testing of Electrical, Electronic and Electro-Mechanical
parts, components, sub-systems, and systems
· Troubleshoots down to the component level utilizing instruments such as
oscilloscopes and multimeters
· Configures, Operates, Maintains and test computer-based electronic data
and equipment
· Download drivers if drivers are unavailable
· Understand command line syntax
· Sets up detailed customer specific configurations according to
Statement of Work "SOW" documentation, including Host names
and IP addressing
· Loads associated drivers for hardware/options that are installed
(such as Network cards/ Video cards SAS and SCSI controllers etc
· Performs Assembly and Hand Soldering Operations of Printed Circuit
Assemblies (PCA’s), to insure conformance to the associated Assembly
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 Drawings, Bill of Materials, Schematics, and Work Instructions

Special Operations Gunship Communications/Navigations/Mission Systems

Supervisor
United States Air Force
Aug 2009 - Dec 2015 (6 years 5 months)
· Leads 60+ personnel on the day to day operations for 12 AC-130 Gunships,
C-130J's, and HH-60G Pave Hawk's
· Fill various supervisory and management positions such as shift leader,
element NCOIC, flight/section chief, and task certifier
· Manages the upgrade training of 60 personnel, includes: o.j.t., safety,
hazardous wastes, e.s.d., laser safety protection, and radar emissions
· Oversees ESD program, IFF MODE IV program, COMSEC program,
and Laser Safety program
· Creates, updates, and manage schedules for employee roster
· Manages project scope, goals, milestones and deliverables that
support goals
· Identifies and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team,
manage project dependencies and critical path
· Recruits team leaders and shop staff including on-boarding and training
· Promotes a zero incident culture ensuring the safety of all employees,
contractors, and visitors
· Responds and takes corrective action related to customer complaints
· Removes, installs, checks, and repairs avionics systems and
line replaceable units (LRU)
· Diagnoses malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams,
integrated test systems and other test equipment
· Removes, replaces, and repairs faulty system wiring, electrical connectors,
antennas, transmission lines, and multi-conductor cables
· Updates operational logs, inspection records, aircraft forms, and
automated maintenance systems
· Performs and supervises alignment, calibration, and bore sight of
ISR systems
· Uploads ground maintenance and operational software
· Follows/corrects applicable technical data to perform aircraft maintenance
· Evaluate work performance, and provide constructive feedback
· Justifies manning requirements and equipment authorizations

Education
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's Degree, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Specialized in Avionic systems and integration technology

Licenses & Certifications

Best Management Practices - UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

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Skills
Product Development • Support Systems • Easily Adaptable • Business Support Systems (BSS) •
Pressure Situations • Systems Integration • Military • Special Operations • Training • Military
Operations

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