Robert Knapp

Robert Knapp has a diverse work experience spanning over multiple industries. Robert is currently working as a Principal Software Engineer at PacMar Technologies since February 2022. Prior to this, they worked at JP ANALYTICS LIMITED as a Software Engineer from September 2021 to February 2022, where they contributed to the development of the IRIS system, a middleware for acoustic processing algorithms.

In 2016, they worked at Hudson Price Designs / Nanomek as an Embedded Technology Specialist for a short duration, contributing to the development of their patented Nanomek technologies for electron microscopy. Unfortunately, the startup faced cash-flow problems and closed down.

From 2015 to 2016, Robert worked as an Electromechanical Engineer as a consultant. Robert also brings experience from their time at Hydroid Inc., where they served as a Firmware Engineer from 2008 to 2015, working on underwater acoustic signaling and subsystem design.

Robert's earlier career includes roles as a Lead Embedded Software Engineer at Navatek Ltd. from 1996 to 2008, Control Engineer & Database Developer at GTE from 1990 to 1993, Research Engineer at Integrated Systems Inc. from 1985 to 1989, and a Research Engineer at Lockheed Missiles and Space Company from 1982 to 1985, where their work involved control system simulations for satellites.

Overall, Robert Knapp has extensive experience in software engineering, firmware development, and embedded systems, coupled with expertise in acoustics and electromechanical engineering.

Robert Knapp completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington from 1977 to 1982. Robert then pursued a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University from 1982 to 1985.