Glenn Johnson
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven Operational Leader with over 10 years of Naval Aviation experience in mission planning, execution, and system integration for manned and unmanned platforms. Expert in coordinating cross-functional teams and supporting flight test operations to ensure mission readiness in high-tempo environments. Experienced in real-time decision-making and system validation. Holds an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
UAS Mission Commander
Naval Special Warfare
Coronado, California
10.2020 - 02.2025
- Developed and executed test scenarios to evaluate autonomous system behavior across flight and simulated environments
- Validated mission system performance, identifying failure modes that enhanced system reliability
- Supported hardware-in-the-loop (HITL)-style testing using mission systems and simulation tools (Webots)
- Analyzed system performance data to diagnose communication, navigation, and control issues
- Configured mission systems and telemetry pipelines across RQ-21A, MQ-27B, and Puma platforms to support system validation
- Optimized Wave Relay MANET communication networks, resulting in improved reliability and reduced packet loss
- Troubleshot real-time system failures in deployed and simulated environments, ensuring system performance
- Executed 1,300+ mishap-free UAS flight hours across 240+ sorties supporting system evaluation and validation
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine system performance and validate payload integrations, ensuring mission readiness
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Jacksonville, Florida
12.2014 - 10.2020
- Led airframe operations for combat element, coordinating maintenance and inspections for two H-60 aircraft, ensuring operational readiness and enabling sustained flight operations.
- Oversaw inspections and maintenance actions, ensuring compliance with Naval Aviation safety standards and supporting mission flight schedules.
- Performed quality assurance as Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), verifying flight-critical systems to ensure safety prior to aircraft release.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Uncrewed And Autonomous Systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL04-2026
Skills
- UAS operations
- Flight management
- Regulatory compliance
- System validation
- Route planning
- Data analysis
- Hardware testing
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Team leadership
- Crew oversight
Certification
FAA Part- 107
Timeline
UAS Mission Commander
Naval Special Warfare
10.2020 - 02.2025
Aviation Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy Active Duty
12.2014 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Uncrewed And Autonomous Systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University