963 Campton Dr.

Rockford, IL 61102
(815)721-4723

Seth sethl@iastate.edu
linkedin.com/in/sethlightfoot/

Lightfoot
SKILLS
A computer engineering student with 4+ summers of internship experience working in
diverse roles with the world's largest independent designer and manufacturer of
LANGUAGES
aircraft engine control systems. Marrying technical know-how with a demonstrated
C, C++, C#, Java, Assembly, NI
ability to effectively communicate and document complex work. Looking for
LabVIEW, VHDL, Visual Basic,
opportunities to deliver quality performance from a unique perspective.
MATLAB

WORK EXPERIENCE SOFTWARE TOOLS

Microsoft Office Suite,
Certification Testing Intern
Subversion, Git, Simulink
Woodward, Inc. Rockford, IL May 2017 - Present
Currently working to support and document certification endurance testing
SOFT SKILLS
of GE9x fuel system components
Technology Education,
Leadership Experience, Vendor
Pump Engineering Intern (Remote)
Relations, Customer Service
Woodward, Inc. Rockford, IL Dec. 2016 - May 2017
Worked from school drafting a series of salt spray and sand/dust test
INTERESTS
procedures for fuel pump components

Extremely passionate about

Systems Engineering Intern
mentoring high school FIRST
Woodward, Inc. Rockford, IL May 2015 - Aug. 2015, May 2016 - Aug. 2016
robotics team. Active for over 7
Developed a set of software tools to speed up product reliability test data
years (4 as a mentor) teaching
analysis by ~3 times
electrical and programming
Built onto professional educational resources, namely Woodward's
aspects of robot design, as well
Systems Engineering Technical Excellence Network
as helping students develop
Documented use of electrical test systems with distributed control modules
time management and
Comprehended and complied with ITAR and EAR regulations
teamwork skills. Also supporting
Advised and oversaw younger interns on C# development for Test
development of team workflow
Engineering group and engine control system simulation projects
and workspace infrastructure.
Investigated and reported on stepper motor reliability growth test data
Worked to build and deliver Simulink models of engine control system
Continued education as student
hardware for Pratt & Whitney Canada
member of ACM and IEEE
Engaged in understanding DO-178B Level A flight critical software
Updated C++, C, FORTRAN and VBA code for use on new systems
APPLICABLE
Test Engineering Intern COURSEWORK
Woodward, Inc. Rockford, IL May 2014 - Aug. 2014
Software Development
Supported implementation of new CableTest MPT2 electrical test systems
Practices, Digital Logic,
Designed and documented production drawings for test stand equipment
Embedded Systems, Electronic
Developed electrical test software for military and commercial jet engine
Circuits and Systems, Object-
components
Oriented Programming,
Distributed Systems, Operating
EDUCATION
Systems, Technical
Communication, Data Structures
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Iowa State University Ames, IA Aug. 2013 - Expected Dec. 2017
Award for Competitive Excellence, Industrial Education and RRVTMA scholarship recipient