- Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, Virginia Tech
- MSE, Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Tech
- BSE, Mechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee
A seasoned Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Airbreathing Hypersonic Design, Analysis, and Test with over 17 years of dedicated experience at Aerojet Rocketdyne. Johnson has played a pivotal role in the design, fabrication, and testing of cutting-edge hypersonic propulsion systems, evidenced by tenure as the lead research engineer on the development of advanced piloting systems now standard in dual-mode ramjets, and as the innovator behind streamlined fuel systems and ignition methods for scramjets and dual-mode ramjets. Johnson also serves as an aerothermal technical advisor across Aerojet Rocketdyne's airbreathing hypersonic and RL10 programs, contributing to the forefront of aerospace technology.
L3 Harris / Aerojet Rocketdyne, West Palm Beach, Florida
Senior Manager of Analysis, Hypersonic Programs( present)
Airbreathing Hypersonic Design, Analysis, and Test Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Aerojet Rocketdyne, West Palm Beach, Florida
Specialist Engineer: Aerothermal and Fluids in Hypersonics and Heat Transfer (2013 – 2017)
Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne, West Palm Beach, Florida
Senior Analytical Engineer: Aerothermal Fluids in Hypersonics and Heat Transfer (2007- 2013)
· 2024 Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award: RL10 CX Engine Injector Accelerated Redesign Team
· 2022 Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award: RL10 Oscillating Nozzle Anomaly Resolution
· 2022 Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award: Excellence in Hypersonic Propulsion
· 2020 National Engineer’s Council Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award for Advancing Airbreathing Hypersonics Technology
· 2012 National Engineer’s Council Outstanding Engineering Achievement Award for Technical Leadership of the Design and Test of 3rd Generation Powerhead for Airbreathing Hypersonics
· Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award: X-51A Scramjet Engine Demonstrator
· Part of Team for Pratt and Whitney Leadership Award for X-51A
· Part of X-51A Industry Team Nominated for Collier Trophy
· Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award: Affordable Ramjet Demonstrator
· Jack Weil Award Nominee for Mentoring/Teaching
· Member of AIAA High Speed Air Breathing Propulsion Technical Committee
· Aerojet Rocketdyne representative on the Palm Beach County STEM council – lead/develop new STEM activities for the local community and schools
· Developed Adventures in Aerospace: Challenge, a high school/early college-level rocket curriculum, and presented it at events hosted by Florida Atlantic University; the Civil Air Patrol – Stuart, Florida Squadron; Jupiter Christian High School; Glades Central Community High School; and Parents Educating Children and Classical Conversations homeschool organizations
· Regular public speaker on behalf of Aerojet Rocketdyne at recruiting events on college campuses
· Palm Beach County High School Science Fair judge