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