The Story of DESE

40+ Year Anniversary

DESE Research, Inc. recently celebrated our 43 Year Anniversary and we are proud to have served the warfighter and our community through the decades.

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CEO Michael Kirkpatrick networking and shaking hands with another individual

Group photo taken of a female employees at a team growth event with the candles they made.

DESE Research, Inc. employees at Higher Education breakfast event.

Technical Excellence and Innovation

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About DESE Research, Inc.

Our Vision

DESE Research, Inc. will be recognized as a leader providing advanced engineering, scientific, and technical support to Government and Industry Customers. Our organization will grow responsibly through the application of technology through the application of technology while meeting our commitments, provide best-in-class services and solutions for our customers, and provide stability for our employees and customers.

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Mission

DESE Research, Inc. commits to tackling the Nation’s most pressing challenges in national security, technology, and engineering. Our mission is centered on the pivotal sectors of Defense, Energy, Space, and Environment (DESE). We harness cutting-edge technologies and advanced engineering methodologies to deliver superior solutions and services.

Our expertise spans a diverse array of management and engineering fields. This includes, but is not limited to, cybersecurity, digital and model-based systems engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced weaponry. We also specialize in space and sensor systems, platform integration, comprehensive software lifecycle management, rigorous threat analysis, and robust modeling and simulation. Our commitment extends to operational testing, verification, and validation, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards of excellence and reliability.