Digital Twin Engineer: Real‑Time 3D Simulation & Omniverse

Caterpillar Inc.; Irving (IA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer to design and integrate simulation and visualization for its next‑generation digital twin initiatives. You’ll build high‑fidelity 3D models and scenes using NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and pipeline tooling, while validating models for accuracy and stability.

You will collaborate across toolchains, contribute to automated tests, and work with multiple platforms like CARLA and Unity/Unreal to deliver scalable digital‑twin experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• Experience with digital twins or simulation, real-time visualization.
• Proficiency in NVIDIA Omniverse and USD workflows.
• Hands-on C++ and Python programming.
• Experience validating simulation models with test data.
• Knowledge of 3D rendering and UI for real-time visualization.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate simulation and visualization for digital twin.
• Develop high-fidelity 3D models and scenes using Omniverse and tools.
• Validate models and ensure numerical stability of twins.
• Contribute to toolchain, pipelines, and automated tests.
• Work with multiple digital-twin platforms and engines.

Skills

C++

Python

Real-time visualization

3D scene construction

UI development

Physics-based modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Eng/Robotics

Tools

NVIDIA Omniverse

USD workflows

Omniverse Kit/Code

CARLA

Siemens NX/Teamcenter/Plant Simulation

Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE

Ansys Twin Builder

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer to design and integrate simulation and visualization for its next‑generation digital twin initiatives. You’ll build high‑fidelity 3D models and scenes using NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and pipeline tooling, while validating models for accuracy and stability.

You will collaborate across toolchains, contribute to automated tests, and work with multiple platforms like CARLA and Unity/Unreal to deliver scalable digital‑twin experiences.