Stacey Rock
About Stacey Rock
Stacey Rock serves as the President of the Turbine Technologies Division at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, where he has worked since 2019. With 29 years of experience in technical and leadership roles, he specializes in R&D programs for air vehicles and missile systems.
Work at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Stacey Rock has held the position of President of the Turbine Technologies Division at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions since 2019. In this role, she oversees operations in the Huntsville, Alabama area, focusing on the development and implementation of advanced turbine technologies. Rock's tenure at Kratos began in December 2008, following the company's acquisition of Digital Fusion Solutions, Inc., where she served as Vice President of Advanced Technology. Her leadership has been instrumental in advancing the company's capabilities in various defense technologies.
Education and Expertise
Stacey Rock holds a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in aerospace principles, which she applies in her professional roles. Rock is trained as an aerodynamicist and computational fluid dynamicist, bringing specialized knowledge to her work in the defense sector.
Background
With 29 years of experience in technical and leadership roles, Stacey Rock has built a career in the aerospace and defense industries. She began her career as a research engineer, focusing on the development and testing of transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic weapons systems. This early experience laid the groundwork for her subsequent roles in advanced technology and defense solutions, culminating in her current leadership position at Kratos.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Stacey Rock has contributed to numerous research and development programs for manned and unmanned air vehicles, tactical missiles, hypersonic systems, and reentry technologies. She has also worked on airborne optical sensors, high energy laser systems, and multi-disciplinary weapons analysis. Her extensive experience in these areas highlights her significant role in advancing defense technologies and systems.