Mike Schluenz

About Mike Schluenz

With more than 25 years of experience, I specialize in leading advanced avionics and RF communications design, currently contributing as a Staff Engineer at Northrop Grumman. My work focuses on integrating cutting-edge technology for the RQ-4 Global Hawk, creating scalable architectures to strengthen command and control (C2) systems and sensor resiliency. I am dedicated to developing innovative communication solutions that address mission-critical challenges in global defense operations. My professional expertise includes enterprise architecture, field operations, datalinks and interfaces, enabling seamless collaboration across distributed environments and delivering results.

Experience

1. Staff Electronics Engineer Mission Systems

   Northrop Grumman

   Apr 2019 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Led avionics and RF design for RQ-4 enterprise programs, integrating secure datalinks and voice applications. • Directed a team of experts to innovate scalable communications solutions for realtime, mission-critical operations. • Implemented modernized network architectures to enhance command and control (C2) and sensor resiliency.

Education

• National University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Program Management
• Air Force
• System Architecture
• Requirements Analysis
• Configuration Management
• Information Assurance
• Tactical Datalinks
• Security Clearance
• Radar
• Military
• Rf
• Aviation
• C/C++ Stl
• Architecture Design
• Aerospace
• Uav
• Software Engineering
• Rational Xde
• C4isr
• Rational Rose
• Engineering Management
• Integration
• Design Specifications
• Navy
• Dod
• Software Development
• Earned Value Management
• Naval Aviation Maintenance System
• Requirements Management
• Defense
• Systems Engineering
• Command & Control
• Testing
• Proposal Writing
• Dodaf
• Cmmi
• Electronic Warfare
• System Design
• Simulations
• Communication Protocols