Emulation and Digital Twin Engineer

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an engineer to build high-fidelity virtual machine tools and real-time factory emulators in California. You will create exact digital twins of CNC centers and robotic handlers, integrating deterministic machine logic with NVIDIA’s AI ecosystem.

The role requires deep knowledge of G-code/M-code, NC kernels, PLC logic, servos, and kinematics, plus experience with MTConnect, OPC UA, and GPU-accelerated workflows.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of G-code / M-code dialects.

Responsibilities

• Build high-fidelity virtual machine tools and real-time factory emulators.
• Create exact digital twins of CNC machining centers, sheet metal fabricators, and automated material handlers.
• Bridge the gap between deterministic machine logic and NVIDIA’s physical AI ecosystem.
• Simulate, optimize, and verify toolpaths, cycle times, robotic tending, and cognitive anomaly detection.

Skills

G-code / M-code dialects

NC kernels

PLC logic

Servo behaviors

Kinematics

Tool tables

Machine coordinate systems

CNC familiarity

CAD/Robotics asset handling

GPU-accelerated workflows

Tools

MTConnect

OPC UA

FOCAS API / ROBOGUIDE

Run MyVirtual Machine

Siemens SINUMERIK

Haas NextGen Control

NVIDIA Isaac Sim

Isaac Lab

SimReady OpenUSD templates

Job description

Responsibilities

• Build high-fidelity virtual machine tools and real-time factory emulators
• Create exact digital twins of CNC machining centers, sheet metal fabricators, and automated material handlers
• Bridge the gap between deterministic machine logic and NVIDIA’s physical AI ecosystem
• Simulate, optimize, and verify toolpaths, cycle times, robotic tending, and cognitive anomaly detection

Requirements

• Deep understanding of G-code / M-code dialects
• Experience with NC kernels, PLC logic, and servo behaviors
• Knowledge of machine coordinate systems, kinematics, and tool tables
• Familiarity with Fanuc CNC (FOCAS API / ROBOGUIDE)
• Experience with Siemens SINUMERIK (Run MyVirtual Machine)
• Knowledge of Heidenhain iTNC / Haas NextGen Control
• Proficiency in MTConnect & OPC UA protocols
• Building GPU-accelerated simulation workflows
• Importing CAD/Robotics assets via SimReady OpenUSD templates
• Strong familiarity with NVIDIA Isaac Sim & Isaac Lab