Office creates 6 full-time jobs to develop defense technologies
A defense electronics firm’s new Mississippi office signals a deepening university-industry partnership aimed at turning academic radar research into operational military technology — and at keeping engineering talent in the state.
We see significant opportunities to expand our workforce, advance radar and counter-UAS capabilities, and create high-quality technical careers here in Mississippi.”— Gary Ambrose, COO, TSS SolutionsSTARKVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES, November 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — TSS Solutions, a portfolio company of Acorn Capital Management that focuses on modernizing and sustaining defense electronics, cut the ribbon on its new office at Mississippi State University’s downtown Innovation Hub on Oct. 28.
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Six full-time professionals staff the Starkville location. The office extends an existing research relationship between TSS Solutions and Mississippi State University (MSU) in advanced radar and counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies, putting TSS engineers in direct contact with MSU researchers and graduates so that university work can move more quickly into capabilities for military customers.
State representatives, university partners, community members and the TSS team gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., took part in the ribbon-cutting and praised the TSS-MSU partnership: "Mississippi State University has an established reputation for excellence in agricultural research, but it is increasingly recognized for a strong reputation in the defense and national security space,” Hyde-Smith said. "The collaboration with TSS Solutions is already adding to those capabilities by increasing research and expertise to meet the needs of our nation’s security interests. I especially like that this collaboration is already creating job opportunities for young Mississippians.”
Gary Ambrose, TSS Solutions’ Chief Operating Officer, described the Starkville investment as “about building a long-term engineering capability that brings together Mississippi State’s research expertise and TSS Solutions’ defense experience, delivering mission-critical technologies. We see significant opportunities to expand our workforce, advance radar and counter-UAS capabilities, and create high-quality technical careers here in Mississippi.”
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said in a statement, “Mississippi is where the future of American defense is being built. Today, TSS Solutions is teaming up with MSU and opening its doors in Starkville, creating new job opportunities for our state while advancing new cutting-edge capabilities for our military.”
The company’s hiring pipeline is already active: TSS launched an MSU internship program in 2025 and has hired nine Mississippi State engineering graduates. It plans to bring on four interns in summer 2027 and to pursue additional hires over the next two years, subject to program needs and funding.
About TSS Solutions
TSS Solutions is the defense electronics leader in upgrading, reengineering, repairing, and operating ground-based tactical and fixed-position radar and SATCOM systems. TSS Solutions serves the global defense, telecommunications, and commercial industries. The company is committed to building innovative products and delivering world-class engineering and technical services to support customers’ missions globally. The team at TSS Solutions proudly supports the United States and its allies who protect national interests and preserve freedom and stability around the world.
About Mississippi State University
Building on a land-grant legacy, Mississippi State University is a Top 100 research university nationally. MSU students, faculty, and staff work every day to solve critical challenges facing our state, nation, and world. As Mississippi’s leading research university, MSU plays a pivotal role in workforce development, equipping professionals with the expertise needed to excel in high-demand industries and drive economic growth across the state and beyond.
About Acorn Capital Management
Acorn Capital Management is a middle-market private equity firm focused exclusively on Aerospace, Defense, Intelligence, and Space. Acorn invests solely in operating companies that strive to enhance global mobility and protect national interests. Acorn has a formidable reputation in the industry and is recognized for its deep understanding of the Aerospace and Defense markets, with proprietary access to the best companies within these sectors. With operational expertise and its ability to lead and manage investments through variable economic and industry cycles, Acorn works with management to build its portfolio of companies into significant market leaders.
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Why it matters: The Starkville office shows how a university’s research base can be converted into defense industrial capacity and technical jobs, with nine MSU engineering graduates already hired and four more interns planned for summer 2027. For Mississippi, the partnership positions the state as a growing player in radar and counter-UAS work — a message both of its U.S. senators were eager to amplify.
