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Robert W. Sengstaken, Jr.

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Robert W. Sengstaken, Jr., is a senior hardware and firmware engineer with experience in design and engineering leadership.

About

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.

  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Software & Internet
  • Telecommunications
  • Professional Services
  • Computers & Electronics

Projects · 1

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

  • Developer
  • Product Designer
  • Web Developer

Work experience

Consulting Engineer · VTrack Systems, LLCJan 2006 – Present · 20 yrs 11 mos

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 · Pelago NetworksJan 2000 – Jan 2001 · 1 yr 1 mo

Managed development for the media gateway, and assisted with FPGA design.

Founder/Director of HW Engineering · Zydacron, Inc.Dec 1991 – Dec 1999 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Founded and directed hardware engineering for videoconferencing boards and systems; FPGA development using VHDL.

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering · Worcester Polytechnic Institute2026

Certifications and awards

Patents (12+)2030 – 2026

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