Stacey Rock

Stacey Rock is the President of Kratos’ Turbine Technologies Division, which is responsible for the development of affordable and highly efficient, turbojet and turbofan engines, demonstrator engines, liquid rocket engine turbopumps, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. An aerodynamicist and computational fluid dynamicist by training, Mr. Rock began his career as a research engineer supporting the development and testing of transonic, supersonic, and hypersonic weapons systems. During the course of his career spanning over 35 years, he has served in a variety of technical and leadership roles with a focus on research and development programs for manned and unmanned air vehicles, tactical missiles, hypersonic and reentry systems, airborne optical sensors, ground and flight test programs, high energy laser systems, and multi-disciplinary weapons analysis. In 2019, Mr. Rock formed the Kratos Turbine Technologies Division and has grown it to over 400 employees supporting customers worldwide. Recent accomplishments include establishing Kratos as an affordable developer and manufacturer of both commercial and defense engines. Notable partners include Boom Supersonic and GE Aerospace. Mr. Rock joined Kratos in December 2008 through the acquisition of Digital Fusion Solutions, Inc., where he served as vice president of advanced technology. He received a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering from Auburn University and a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University.