Jakob Vilinsky

Aerospace Engineering graduate from the University of Cincinnati with experience in autonomous systems research, data analysis, and scientific programming. Completed a post-baccalaureate premedical curriculum and am seeking a full-time position to contribute quantitative and analytical skills to biomedical and clinical research.

Volunteer Ski Patrol at Perfect North Slopes (2025-08 – Present)

• Provided first aid, patient assessment, and emergency medical care for dozens of injured skiers and snowboarders experiencing fractures, sprains, dislocations, head injuries, and other medical emergencies during a full winter patrol season
• Completed 100+ hours of patrol duty while applying Outdoor Emergency Care protocols to assess injuries, stabilize patients, and assist with transport to advanced medical care

Volunteer Emergency Room Liaison at Good Samaritan TriHealth (2025-06 – 2025-08)

• Supported emergency department operations by assisting patients and families, facilitating communication, and helping improve the patient experience in a fast-paced clinical environment

Volunteer Brain Trauma Companionship Program at UC Health (2025-03 – 2025-05)

• Provided companionship and emotional support to patients recovering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) through regular one-on-one interactions with patients during inpatient rehabilitation

Chemistry Stockroom Assistant at University of Cincinnati (2026-01 – 2026-08)

• Prepared and mixed chemical reagents and solutions for general and organic chemistry laboratory courses

General Chemistry Lab TA at University of Cincinnati (2026-01 – 2026-05)

• Independently oversaw a lab section of 20 students, supervising experiments and guiding data analysis and problem solving

Aerospace Engineer Intern at Ryse Aerotech (2024-01 – 2024-06)

• Planned and conducted flight testing of both manned and remote vehicles to determine capabilities of developmental aircraft
• Enhanced the efficiency of post-processing scripts, and analyzed flight testing results utilizing Python and MATLAB
• Refined GNC algorithms to fix critical issues in CLAW logic and provided documentation detailing their functionality
• Developed a flight simulator with Unreal Engine to visually represent simulation outcomes and facilitate pilot training

Quality Engineer Intern (Second Co-Op) at Safran (2023-05 – 2023-08)

• Developed calibration procedures resulting in mitigation of risk associated with the calibration of production equipment
• Created a user guide and trained operators on the use of the CMM Automation tool, enabling the analyzation of CMM data to be automized, while also providing software updates and bug fixes for the tool using VBA
• Completed process improvement projects focused on organization, problem identification, and process definition

Quality Engineer Intern (First Co-Op) at Safran (2022-08 – 2022-12)

• Updated CMM Automation tool using VBA, resulting in a 25% time reduction per work week for operators
• Ensured compliance with NADCAP specifications for special processes, and assisted in audits carried out by NADCAP
• Updated Visuals and SOP's based on knowledge gained working with operators and studying special processes
• Assisted in a variety of Quality and Engineering projects focused on special processes of Wheels and Brakes

Undergraduate Researcher at Intelligent Autonomous Systems Laboratory (2024-04 – 2024-08)

• Developed and tested autonomous multi-agent enhanced potential field algorithms using ROS2 on the Crazyflie UAV platform
• Designed and executed experiments to evaluate collision avoidance strategies in swarms of up to 8 UAVs
• Integrated Vicon motion capture data providing subcentimeter position tracking accuracy to provide real-time position tracking and feedback control for autonomous vehicle navigation

Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate – University of Cincinnati, College of Engineering and Applied Science (2025-06 – 2026-05)

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering – University of Cincinnati, College of Engineering and Applied Science (2020-09 – 2025-05)