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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager, System Modeling & Design Simulation - **Company:** Symbotic LLC - **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $247,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Program Optimization, Discrete Event Simulation, Systems Analysis, Data Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Robotic Automation Software, Optimization Algorithms, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e3a695e7eda41c40 ## About the Role * Minimum of 8 years of experience in system simulation, modeling, operations research, robotics, controls, or related disciplines. * Minimum of 3 years of engineering management experience. * Experience managing teams of 5-10 engineers. * Strong background in mathematical modeling, optimization, simulation, and systems analysis. * Experience with design trade studies, performance modeling, capacity planning, or operational simulation. * Knowledge of discrete-event simulation, control systems, optimization techniques, statistics, and analytical methods. * Experience translating simulation outputs into engineering and business decisions. * Excellent communication and leadership skills. Our environment * Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. * Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead our System Modeling & Design Simulation organization. This team develops mathematical models, analytical tools, and simulation frameworks used to evaluate future system designs, optimize performance, and guide strategic engineering decisions. The team enables data-driven innovation by creating predictive models that help engineering organizations understand how complex robotic systems will perform before physical implementation. Through system-level simulation and quantitative analysis, the team reduces technical risk, accelerates product development, and improves operational efficiency. This leader will manage a team of approximately 5-10 engineers and modeling specialists. What you'll do Technical Leadership * Define and execute the strategy for system modeling, engineering simulation, and design optimization. * Develop mathematical models representing robotic systems, workflows, operational processes, and system behaviors. * Lead creation of simulation tools used to evaluate future product architectures and design concepts. * Build capabilities for throughput analysis, capacity planning, system optimization, and performance forecasting. * Drive design-space exploration and trade-off analysis for next-generation products and technologies. * Develop discrete-event, operational, and system-level simulations supporting strategic engineering decisions. * Partner with architecture, controls, mechanical, and software teams to analyze design alternatives and optimize system performance. * Establish quantitative methodologies and predictive models that improve decision-making across the organization. Engineering Leadership * Lead and develop a team of 5-10 simulation and modeling engineers. * Establish technical standards and modeling best practices. * Create a culture focused on analytical rigor, innovation, and engineering excellence. * Support hiring, mentoring, and career growth of technical staff. Strategic Impact * Provide simulation-based recommendations that influence product and technology roadmaps. * Partner with engineering leadership to assess future investments and architectural decisions. * Communicate complex technical findings to executive and cross-functional audiences. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Finding the unknown unknowns: intelligent data collection for autonomous driving development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/519-finding-the-unknown-unknowns-intelligent-data-collection-for-autonomous-driving-development) - [Practical performance tuning for Serverless Java on AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2075-practical-performance-tuning-for-serverless-java-on-aws) - [Enhancing AI-based Robotics with Simulation Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/472-enhancing-ai-based-robotics-with-simulation-workflows) - [Intelligent Data Selection for Continual Learning of AI Functions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/367-intelligent-data-selection-for-continual-learning-of-ai-functions) - [Detecting Money Laundering with AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/111-detecting-money-laundering-with-ai) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)