Senior Simulation Engineer — Onsite, Relocation & Visa

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

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer to design, develop, and integrate next‑gen simulation for robotics. You will lead Omniverse‑based pipelines, build real‑time visualization, and mentor peers in a senior hands‑on role.

This position emphasizes large‑scale simulations, 3D scene building, and connecting simulations to dashboards and operator experiences. Onsite work five days a week with relocation and visa sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (CS/SE/ME/Robotics).
• 5+ years of experience developing digital twins and simulations for robotics.
• Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse and related tooling (Isaac Sim, Cosmo, WARP).
• Strong C++ and Python programming for simulation logic and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop simulation for construction machines, jobsites, and sensors (Camera, LIDAR, RADAR) in NVIDIA Omniverse.
• Integrate simulation components with Caterpillar’s models, data systems, and digital twin frameworks.
• Create high-fidelity 3D models and scenes using Omniverse and USD pipelines.
• Collaborate to define and implement an Omniverse-based simulation platform with existing tools.
• Contribute to toolchain design, scripting utilities, and automated tests.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics

Simulation

Digital twins

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/ME/Robotics

Tools

NVIDIA Omniverse

Isaac Sim

Cosmo

NVIDIA WARP

Newton

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer to design, develop, and integrate next‑gen simulation for robotics. You will lead Omniverse‑based pipelines, build real‑time visualization, and mentor peers in a senior hands‑on role.

This position emphasizes large‑scale simulations, 3D scene building, and connecting simulations to dashboards and operator experiences. Onsite work five days a week with relocation and visa sponsorship available.