Senior Manager, System Modeling & Design Simulation

Symbotic; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic in Wilmington, MA seeks a Senior Manager to lead System Modeling & Design Simulation. You will guide a team of 5–10 engineers, develop mathematical models and simulation tools, and shape product architectures with quantitative analysis.

This role emphasizes strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration with controls, architecture, and software, and delivering simulation-based recommendations that inform roadmaps. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in system simulation, modeling or related fields.
• 3+ years engineering management experience.
• Experience leading teams of 5–10 engineers.
• Strong background in mathematical modeling, optimization, and systems analysis.
• Experience with discrete-event simulation, capacity planning, and performance modeling.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategy for system modeling, engineering simulation, and design optimization.
• Develop mathematical models representing robotic systems, workflows, and processes.
• Lead creation of simulation tools to evaluate future product architectures and 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 for strategic decisions.
• Partner with architecture, controls, mechanical, and software teams to analyze design alternatives and optimize system performance.
• Establish quantitative methodologies and predictive models to 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 roadmaps.
• Partner with engineering leadership to assess investments and architectural decisions.
• Communicate complex findings to executive and cross-functional audiences.

Skills

System modeling

Simulation

Operations research

Robotics

Controls

Leadership

Communication

Job description

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.

What We Need

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.

What You’ll Need

• 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.

About Symbotic

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 with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $180,000.00 - $247,500.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.