CDR Clay Johnson
Instructor & Associate Chair
Office: Hopper Hall HP269B
Email: johnsonc@usna.edu
Research Interests
Machine Learning
Education & Training
- M.S. in Systems Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, June 2016.
- B.S. in Systems Engineering, United States Naval Academy, May 2003.
Professional Experience
- Instructor, Department of Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, 2023 - Present
- Officer in Charge, Surface Weapons Technical Representative, PEO IWS, Tucson, AZ, 2020-2023
- National Deputy for the United States, NATO Seasparrow Project Office, PEO IWS, Arlington, VA, 2018-2020
- Littoral and Strike Warfare Department Officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division, Port Hueneme, CA, 2016-2018
- Weapons Officer/Combat Systems Officer, USS HALSEY (DDG 97), USS RUSSELL (DDG 59), San Diego, CA, 2011-2014
- Engineering Officer Recruiter, Naval Recruiting District Portland, Portland, OR, 2007-2010
- Combat Information Center Officer, USS SAN ANTONIO (LPD 17), Norfolk, VA, 2005-2007
- Ordnance Officer, USS GETTYSBURG (CG 64), Mayport, FL, 2003-2005
Professional Qualifications
- Engineering Duty Officer
- Surface Warfare Officer
