Manager, Simulation Operations
$182,000–$263,000 year
RemoteAnn Arbor, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end simulation operations by managing multi-cadence test suites for daily, release validation, and ad-hoc requests to ensure on-time delivery with high quality. Oversee the intake, generation, tagging, and maintenance of simulation scenarios based on requirements from autonomy, safety, and product teams while enforcing rigorous QA standards over inputs, platforms, and output results. Synthesize raw simulation outputs into concise analytical summaries identifying software regressions, system trends, and edge-case behavior for autonomy leadership and cross-functional teams. Proactively integrate AI tools, automated prompt/script generators, and LLM-assisted workflows to accelerate scenario generation, bug triage, and reporting. Manage a hybrid team of full-time engineers and contractors to drive operational excellence across scheduled regression suites and on-demand simulation workflows.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Operations Research, Data Analytics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 5+ years of experience in technical operations, software QA/testing management, or data operations
- 2+ years of direct people management experience overseeing full-time engineers and contingent/contractor workforces
- Proven track record establishing operational metrics, quality assurance frameworks, and executive reporting cadences
- Demonstrated experience utilizing modern AI tools to expedite team workflows and eliminate manual operational bottlenecks
- Travel Required? Moderate: 11%-25%
Desired Qualifications
- Direct experience in Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Aerospace, or Gaming simulation environments
- Experience managing vendor SOWs, SLA tracking, and contractor scaling strategy
- Familiarity with scenario description formats (e.g., OpenSCENARIO) or synthetic data generation pipelines
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