We are looking for Simulation Engineer for our client in San Jose CA.
Job Title: Simulation Engineer
Job Location: San Jose CA
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Pay Range: $55.00hr - $60.00hr
Requirement/Must Have:
- BS or MS in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Deep understanding of Discrete Event Simulation (DES) principles including entities, resources, queues, and events.
- Proven experience with Agent-Based Simulation (ABS) for modeling decentralized, autonomous behaviors.
- Strong proficiency in Python-based simulation modeling using SimPy, including the ability to write custom classes and generators.
- Hands-on experience with AnyLogic (Java-based scripting) or FlexSim (FlexScript/SQL).
- Solid foundation in queueing theory, stochastic processes, and mathematical optimization.
- Proficiency in Python (pandas, NumPy, SciPy) and Java for model building, data engineering, and analysis.
- Experience with version control, automated testing/verification, and code review practices.
Responsibilities:
- Develop complex simulation models using SimPy, AnyLogic, or FlexSim to represent real-world operational processes such as warehousing, logistics networks, and manufacturing lines.
- Execute comprehensive what-if analyses to test changes in layout, staffing, logic, or equipment before physical implementation.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to clean and prepare input data, defining statistical distributions that accurately reflect process variability.
- Apply Operations Research techniques including mixed integer programming, heuristics, scheduling, graph optimization, and queueing theory within simulation environments.
- Conduct rigorous testing to ensure model behavior matches historical data and reality.
Nice to Have:
- Advanced querying with SQL for data extraction.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems through custom algorithm development.
- Strong aptitude for breaking down advanced technical requirements into efficient code in Python.
- Knowledge of Java specifically for advanced AnyLogic customization.
- Experience integrating simulation models with AI/Reinforcement Learning.
Skills:
- SimPy.
- AnyLogic.
- FlexSim.
- Python.
- Java.
- SQL.
- Discrete Event Simulation.
- Agent-Based Simulation.
- Operations Research.
- Queueing Theory.
- Stochastic Processes.
- Mathematical Optimization.
- Pandas.
- NumPy.
- SciPy.
Qualification And Education:
- BS or MS in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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