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Our Vision, Mission, and Values

Our Vision

DESE Research, Inc. will be recognized as a leader providing advanced engineering, scientific, and technical support to Government and Industry Customers.   The organization will grow responsibly 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.

Our 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.

Our Values

Innovation; Speed and Agility; Communication and Collaboration; Accountability and Commitment; Ethics, Honesty and Integrity; Security; and Inclusion.

Our Awards

The Best Place For Working Parents Award Winner

2022

Jacobs Space Exploration Group Award for Supplier Excellence

2018

Boeing Award for Excellence in Advocacy

2015

Boeing Gold Performance Excellence Award

2012

SAIC Platinum Award for Superior Collaboration

2010

DoD Leadership in Enterprise Architecture Award

2005

Small Business Executive of the Year Winner

1992

Jacobs Space Exploration Group Award for Supplier Excellence

2020

Boeing Award for Excellence in Advocacy

2017

Space & Missile Defense Symposium Silver Patron Award

2015

SAIC Platinum Supplier Performance Award

2011

National Defense Industrial Association Excellence in Leadership Award

2009

United Way Outstanding Leadership Award

2001

United Way Exceptional Service and Outstanding Leadership

1991

Jacobs Space Exploration Group Award for Supplier Excellence

2019

Boeing Superior Supplier Performance Award

2017

Boeing Gold Performance Excellence Award

2014

Boeing Gold Performance Excellence Award

2011

Boeing Silver Performance Excellence Award

2009

AWA

Conservation Award

2001

Space & Missile Defense Symposium Silver Patron Award

2018

Space & Missile Defense Symposium Silver Patron Award

2016

Boeing Gold Performance Excellence Award

2013

Boeing Silver Performance Excellence Award

2010

SAIC Excellence Award for Valued Supplier

2008

National Defense Industrial Association Defense Management Award

1998

Boeing Superior Supplier Performance Award

2018

Boeing Superior Supplier Performance Award

2016

SAIC Platinum Supplier Performance Award

2012

SAIC Platinum Supplier Performance Award

2010

Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award for Distinguished Service to Youth

2005

US Army Space, Missile, and Defense Civilian Employee Hall of Fame Inductee

(Wally Kirkpatrick)

1997

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