Digital Twin Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer to design, develop, and integrate simulation and visualization capabilities for next‑gen digital twins and machine behavior modeling.

You will work with NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and Omniverse Kit‑based pipelines to build interactive 3D experiences. The role requires hands‑on C++ and Python programming, plus experience with real‑time visualization, validation of models, and integration of multiple digital‑twin platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with digital twins or simulation and real-time visualization.
• Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, USD workflows, and Omniverse Kit/Code.

Responsibilities

• Develop the simulation logic and behavioral models governing machine and system behavior.
• Create high‑fidelity 3D models, scenes, and environments using Omniverse, USD, and Kit‑based pipelines.
• Validate and verify models and digital twins; ensure numerical stability.
• Contribute to toolchain and pipeline design, including scripting utilities and test frameworks.
• Work with multiple digital‑twin platforms and integrate data or external simulation engines.

Skills

C++

Python

NVIDIA Omniverse

USD workflows

Real-time visualization

3D scene construction

Validation & testing

Simulation development

UI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/Robotics

Tools

Omniverse Kit

Unreal Engine

Unity

NVIDIA Omniverse

Job description

Career Area: Technology, Digital and Data

Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Help Build the Future of Caterpillar At Caterpillar, technology always has a purpose, which is to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Through Cat Technology, we are solving problems by building the intelligence layer that connects machines, data, and people to make jobsites safer, more productive, and more sustainable. By combining deep domain expertise in physical systems with software, connectivity, autonomy, and AI, we deliver solutions that work in the real world—on real jobsites, at global scale. You'll build and deploy against one of the most unique data foundations—over 1.6 million connected assets generating real‑world data daily. These data and platform capabilities are enabling the development of AI models, edge computing architectures, and software systems that scale across fleets, products, and industries. The result will be a new generation of machines that continuously learn, improve, and deliver performance at scale.

Role Definition

The Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer will design, develop, and integrate simulation and visualization capabilities that support Caterpillar’s next‑generation digital twin, machine behavior modeling, and interactive 3D experiences. This role combines simulation engineering, real‑time visualization, and 3D scene‑building using NVIDIA Omniverse and modern C++/Python toolchains.

• Simulation Development: Develop the simulation logic and behavioral models governing machine and system behavior.
• Real‑Time 3D Visualization & Omniverse Engineering: Create high‑fidelity 3D models, scenes, and environments using NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and Omniverse Kit‑based pipelines.
• Validation & Testing of Models and Digital Twins: Execute model validation and verification plans, ensuring digital twins are accurate and numerically stable.
• Integration & Platform Engineering: Contribute to toolchain and pipeline design, including scripting utilities, automated test frameworks, and modular code libraries.
• Digital Twin Tooling & Ecosystem Support: Work hands‑on with multiple digital‑twin platforms, such as NVIDIA Omniverse (primary environment), CARLA, Siemens NX/Teamcenter/Plant Simulation, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Ansys Twin Builder, or similar, Unity or Unreal Engine. Integrate data, models, or external simulation engines into unified digital‑twin experiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering,, Robotics, or a related field.
• Basic experience developing digital twins or simulation with exposure to high‑fidelity modeling, physics‑based simulation, and real‑time visualization.
• Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, including USD workflows, Omniverse Kit/Code, PhysX, or Omniverse‑based pipeline development.
• Hands‑on programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Experience in validating simulation models and digital twins using test data correlation, scenario‑based testing, regression testing, and telematics/real‑world data.
• Knowledge of 3D scene construction, rendering concepts, and UI development for real‑time visualization.

Pay Range

Summary Pay Range: $97,530.00 - $158,480.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Adoption benefits Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.