What We NeedWe 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 doTechnical 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.
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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.
