Modeling & simulation
MDR develops missile, launch vehicle, sensor, communications, command and control models and simulations at the level of fidelity required for the application.
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Defense & space technical services
Technical, engineering, and programmatic support for complex missions.
Mission Driven Research supports government and commercial customers through modeling and simulation, engineering design and analysis, software and cybersecurity, and systems engineering.
2012Established
Defense + spaceMission sectors
End-to-endMission support
Core competencies
Support across the mission lifecycle.
MDR helps customers move from requirements and modeling through design, test planning, verification, validation, and program execution.
Engineering design & analysis
MDR performs component- and system-level engineering design and analysis, prototype development, subsystem engineering, and system-level flight-test design and planning.
Software & cybersecurity
MDR develops mission-modeling software and provides penetration testing, vulnerability analysis and assessment, and web and software security expertise.
Systems engineering & program support
MDR supports requirements development and decomposition, design, testing, verification and validation, phase reviews, strategic planning, and independent technical analysis.
Rapid prototyping & autonomous systems
Through LlamaWorks, MDR rapidly prototypes and customizes modular systems, integrates AI and RF payloads, and develops autonomous unmanned systems for emerging mission needs.
MDR rapid prototyping
Bold ideas. Field-ready systems.
LlamaWorks brings rapid prototyping, autonomous unmanned systems, modular design, AI integration, and RF payload development together in one mission-focused lab.
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Experience
Technical and analytical support for defense and space customers.
MDR supports the Missile Defense Agency, NASA, the Missile and Space Intelligence Center, the U.S. Army, and commercial customers.
Customers supported
Missile Defense Agency
NASA
U.S. Army
Missile and Space Intelligence Center
Support spans
Concept & requirements
Modeling & analysis
Test planning & execution
Verification & validation
Our mission
Go. Grow. Give.
These principles shape how we serve our customers, develop our people, and support the communities around us.
Go the extra mile
We serve customers, colleagues, and partners proactively and humbly, with work that is technically accurate and professionally presented.
Grow personally & professionally
We invest in technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and the well-being of employees at work, at home, and in their communities.
Give generously
Through our partnership with Huntsville-based nonprofit Mission Driven Ministries, we support service and fundraising projects locally, nationally, and internationally.
Mission Driven MinistriesRecognition
Recognition from employees and industry.
Best Places to Work® · Huntsville
Silver2026
- Bronze2025
- Gold2024
- Gold2023
- Bronze2022
Inc. 5000
7×National honoree
2017–2021
2024–2025
Careers at MDR
Grow your career with Mission Driven Research.
MDR offers competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a supportive culture that helps employees thrive at work and at home.
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