Gary Ross
About Gary Ross
Gary Ross serves as the Vice President of Developmental Engineering at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he applies over 30 years of experience in advanced engineering and program management. His expertise includes space-based systems, electronic warfare, and cyber warfare, with a strong focus on Space Situational Awareness.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Gary Ross currently serves as Vice President of Developmental Engineering at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as Chief Cyber Strategy from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Kratos has been marked by his expertise in developing advanced engineering solutions, particularly in the areas of space-based systems and cyber strategy.
Education and Expertise
Gary Ross has a robust educational background, holding an MBA from the University of Maryland, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He also earned an Associate of Arts in Aerospace Armament Systems Engineering from the College of the Air Force between 1991 and 1993. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science in Business Sciences, Management, and Information Systems from the University of Maryland (Europe), completed from 1995 to 2000. His certifications include Earned Value Management and Program Management (Level 3) from Defense Acquisition University.
Background
Gary Ross has over 30 years of experience in program management and advanced engineering. His career includes significant roles in various organizations, including the USAF, where he served as an F-15/16 Armament Specialist from 1989 to 1991. He has also worked with DOD, NASA, and NOAA as Division Chief of Visual and Infra-red Sensing from 2005 to 2008, and as Program Manager for Intel Messaging Systems at Hanscom AFB from 2001 to 2005.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Gary Ross has specialized in Space Situational Awareness and Collection Management Systems. He has developed expertise in Electronic Warfare, Cyber Warfare, and National Intelligence Systems. His work includes the integration of commercial space products, specifically Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Electro-Optical (EO) systems, as well as the development of offensive cyber systems and space superiority applications.