John Stock, P.E.
About John Stock, P.E.
John Stock, P.E. is the EQ Shock/Vibe Technical Test Lead for Test & Evaluation Electromagnetic Systems at General Atomics, where he has worked since 2003. He has extensive experience in environmental testing and systems engineering, having held positions at several notable companies including Raytheon and Northrop Grumman.
Work at General Atomics
John Stock serves as the EQ-Shock/Vibe Technical Test Lead in the Test & Evaluation Electromagnetic Systems division at General Atomics. He has held this position since 2003, contributing to the development and testing of systems that require rigorous evaluation under shock and vibration conditions. His role involves leading test efforts that adhere to military standards, including MIL-STD-810 for environmental testing and MIL-S-901D for shock testing. Stock's extensive experience in this area supports the reliability and performance of advanced electromagnetic systems.
Previous Experience at SAIC, Raytheon, and Northrop Grumman
Prior to his current role, John Stock accumulated significant experience in various engineering positions. He worked at SAIC as a Staff Scientist from 1983 to 1995, where he developed multi-flow Eulerian-Lagrangian codes for simulating nuclear device detonations. He then joined Raytheon as a Sr. Systems Engineer II from 1996 to 2000, acting as a company representative for active shock isolation systems. At Northrop Grumman, he served as Environmental Test Manager from 2000 to 2002, leading efforts to resolve shock deficiencies in the CG 47 SmartShip program.
Education and Expertise
John Stock holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from The University of New Mexico, where he studied from 1980 to 1983. He furthered his education at San Diego State University, earning a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) from 1995 to 1996, focusing on the design and analysis of mechanical systems. Additionally, he attended UC San Diego for graduate studies in Applied Mechanics from 1986 to 1988. His educational background underpins his expertise in mechanical engineering and systems evaluation.
Technical Contributions and Leadership
Throughout his career, John Stock has made notable technical contributions. He designed and fabricated a Thermal Radiation Chamber for simulating soil reactions to thermal radiation. He led environmental, vibration, and shock test efforts, performing numerous tests on equipment such as EMALS and AAG systems. Stock has also mentored junior engineers, supported proposal efforts, and authored white papers on shock and vibration phenomena, showcasing his commitment to advancing engineering practices in his field.
Teaching Experience at San Diego State University
John Stock served as a Graduate/Teaching Assistant in the Mechanical Engineering Department at San Diego State University from 1995 to 1996. In this role, he contributed to the education of engineering students, sharing his knowledge and expertise in mechanical systems. His teaching experience complements his technical background, allowing him to effectively communicate complex engineering concepts.