Lead Simulation Engineer: Digital Twin & Autonomy

Caterpillar Inc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a senior Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer in Irving, TX. The role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating simulation capabilities for Caterpillar’s next-generation robotics, using NVIDIA Omniverse and modern C++/Python toolchains.

You will lead architecture, mentor teams, and drive integration with existing simulation models and data systems to enable real-time visualization and digital-twin workflows on complex job sites.

Qualifications

• Experience developing digital twins and simulations to support robotics.
• Strong hands-on programming skills in C++ and Python for simulation logic and tooling.
• Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse and Omniverse-based pipelines.
• Experience with cloud-based simulation workflows or distributed simulation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation for construction machines, jobsites and sensors in NVIDIA Omniverse.
• Integrate simulation components with Caterpillar's existing models, data systems, and digital twin frameworks.
• Create high-fidelity 3D models, scenes, and environments using NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and Omniverse Kit-based pipelines.
• Collaborate with simulation and robotics teams to define and implement a simulation Omniverse-based platform.
• Contribute to toolchain and pipeline design, including scripting utilities and automated tests.
• Develop interfaces connecting simulations to real-time visualization, dashboards, and operator-focused experiences.
• Ensure performance optimization for large-scale scenes and multi-machine workflows.
• Develop model validation and verification plans for digital twins.

Skills

C++

Python

Simulation engineering

Digital twins

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NVIDIA Omniverse

Isaac Sim

Cosmo

NVIDIA WARP

Newton

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a senior Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer in Irving, TX. The role focuses on designing, developing, and integrating simulation capabilities for Caterpillar’s next-generation robotics, using NVIDIA Omniverse and modern C++/Python toolchains.

You will lead architecture, mentor teams, and drive integration with existing simulation models and data systems to enable real-time visualization and digital-twin workflows on complex job sites.