Robert W. Sengstaken, Jr., is a senior hardware and firmware engineer with experience in design and engineering leadership. I hold a BS in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. I enjoy turning ideas into reliable, production-ready hardware and firmware, working with cross-functional teams, and delivering products that meet real-world needs. My work spans system design, RF and antenna design, low-power embedded software, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Bluetooth and other RF Protocols, low-power battery design, PCB design.…

Robert W. Sengstaken, Jr.

Robert W. Sengstaken, Jr., is a senior hardware and firmware engineer with experience in design and engineering leadership. I hold a BS in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. I enjoy turning ideas into reliable, production-ready hardware and firmware, working with cross-functional teams, and delivering products that meet real-world needs. My work spans system design, RF and antenna design, low-power embedded software, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Bluetooth and other RF Protocols, low-power battery design, PCB design.…

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Robert W. Sengstaken, Jr., is a senior hardware and firmware engineer with experience in design and engineering leadership. I hold a BS in Electrical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. I enjoy turning ideas into reliable, production-ready hardware and firmware, working with cross-functional teams, and delivering products that meet real-world needs.

My work spans system design, RF and antenna design, low-power embedded software, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Bluetooth and other RF Protocols, low-power battery design, PCB design.

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Skills

Experience Level

C++
Expert
VHDL
Expert
Python
Intermediate
JavaScript
Intermediate
Rust
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Consulting Engineer at VTrack Systems, LLC
January 1, 2006 - Present
Consulting Engineer providing development support for RF, hardware, and software projects; responsibilities include system design, antenna design, PCB layout, and embedded firmware, with projects including 2024 Rainspot and other assignments.
Sr. Program Manager at Pelago Networks
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Managed development for the media gateway, and assisted with FPGA design.
Founder/Director of HW Engineering at Zydacron, Inc.
December 31, 1991 - December 31, 1999
Founded and directed hardware engineering for videoconferencing boards and systems; FPGA development using VHDL.

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
January 5, 2026 - January 5, 2026

Qualifications

Patents (12+)
January 11, 2030 - January 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics
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    License plate tracking system consisting of a license plate holder with GPS and Cellular connection. Includes NFC reader, accelerometer, Bluetooth. Implemented all circuits and RF design onto flex PCB and developed firmware on nRF9161 processor/modem. Created web page for displaying GPS tracking data. Patent granted for