Digital Twin Engineer: Real-Time Simulation & Omniverse

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

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.