Senior Manager, System Modeling & Design Simulation

Who We Are

With its A.I.

-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods…