Senior Manager System Modeling and Design Simulation

Symbotic develops AI-enabled robotic systems and software for end-to-end warehouse and supply-chain automation.

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
About Symbotic Inc.

Symbotic provides turnkey warehouse automation systems that use autonomous robots and AI-enhanced software to store, move, sort, and fulfill goods, including distribution and micro-fulfillment operations.

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About the Role

You will lead system-modeling and design-simulation strategy and manage a group of simulation specialists. You will develop mathematical models, simulation tools, optimization methods, and performance forecasts; evaluate design alternatives; establish technical standards; communicate findings; and guide engineering and roadmap decisions.

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience in system simulation, modeling, operations research, robotics, controls, or a related discipline
  • At least 3 years of engineering management experience
  • Experience managing teams of 5–10 engineers
  • Mathematical modeling, optimization, simulation, and systems-analysis knowledge
  • Design trade study, performance modeling, capacity planning, or operational simulation experience
  • Knowledge of discrete-event simulation, control systems, optimization techniques, statistics, and analytical methods
  • Experience translating simulation outputs into engineering and business decisions
  • Communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute system-modeling, simulation, and design-optimization strategy
  • Develop mathematical models of robotic systems and operational processes
  • Lead creation of simulation tools for product architectures and design concepts
  • Build throughput, capacity-planning, optimization, and forecasting capabilities
  • Drive design-space exploration and trade-off analysis
  • Develop discrete-event and system-level simulations
  • Analyze design alternatives with architecture, controls, mechanical, and software partners
  • Establish quantitative methodologies and predictive models
  • Lead and develop simulation and modeling engineers
  • Establish modeling standards and best practices
  • Support hiring, mentoring, and staff development
  • Provide simulation-based roadmap recommendations
  • Communicate technical findings to executive and cross-functional audiences

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401K
  • PTO