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Chad Hilliard

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Senior System Engineer at ARA
📍 Warrenton, Virginia, United States

Chad Hilliard is a Senior Systems Engineer with over 20 years of experience, specializing in military technology and DoD acquisition. A graduate of Kettering University with a degree in mechanical engineering, he has a strong background in electronic warfare, military vehicle integration, and systems design, consistently supporting key defense programs.

Driven by a passion for supporting the military, Chad finds purpose in developing technology that gives soldiers a battlefield advantage. He is a self-described lifelong learner who is dedicated to tackling complex challenges within the defense sector, viewing his work not just as a job but as a service to the warfighter.

Unique fact: He has directly engineered electronic warfare systems specifically designed for counter-IED defeat.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Senior System Engineer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Warrenton, Virginia, United States
Personality Overview

How Chad shows up

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They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Priorities

Topics Chad cares about

Military Technology
His entire career is dedicated to harnessing technology to support the military, with a passion for giving soldiers an advantage on the battlefield.
Electronic Warfare
Has extensive experience managing and engineering electronic warfare systems, specifically for counter-IED applications in support of the USMC.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Senior System Engineer
ARA
10-2021 - 1-2024
System Engineer
Altus Engineering
9-2019 - 1-2022
EWS Systems Engineer
Patricio Enterprises, Inc.
6-2017 - 9-2019
Senior System Engineer
Patricio Enterprises, Inc.
6-2017 - 9-2019
Systems Engineer
Patricio Enterprises, Inc.
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Education
1997 - 2001
Bachelor's degree
Kettering University
1997 - 2001
B.S
GMI Engineering and Management Institute
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

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