Sr. Digital Twin Engineer

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Simulation & Digital Twin Engineer will design, develop, and integrate simulation and visualization capabilities that support Caterpillar’s next-generation digital twin, machine behavior modeling, and interactive 3D experiences. This role combines simulation engineering, real-time visualization, and 3D scene-building using NVIDIA Omniverse and modern C++/Python toolchains.

What You Will Do:

• Simulation Development: Develop the simulation logic and behavioral models governing machine and system behavior.
• Real-Time 3D Visualization & Omniverse Engineering: Create high-fidelity 3D models, scenes, and environments using NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and Omniverse Kit-based pipelines.
• Validation & Testing of Models and Digital Twins: Execute model validation and verification plans, ensuring digital twins are accurate and numerically stable.
• Integration & Platform Engineering: Contribute to toolchain and pipeline design, including scripting utilities, automated test frameworks, and modular code libraries.
• Digital Twin Tooling & Ecosystem Support: Work hands-on with multiple digital-twin platforms, such as NVIDIA Omniverse (primary environment), CARLA, Siemens NX/Teamcenter/Plant Simulation, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Ansys Twin Builder, or similar, Unity or Unreal Engine. Integrate data, models, or external simulation engines into unified digital-twin experiences.

What You Will Have:

• Communicating Complex Concepts; Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; ability to use summarization and simplification techniques to explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience. 
• Effective Communications; Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. 
• Managing Multiple Priorities; Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. 

Consideration for Top Candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Basic experience developing digital twins or simulation with exposure to high-fidelity modeling, physics-based simulation, and real-time visualization.
• Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, including USD workflows, Omniverse Kit/Code, PhysX, or Omniverse-based pipeline development.
• Hands-on programming skills in C++ and Python
• Experience in validating simulation models and digital twins using test data correlation, scenario-based testing, regression testing, and telematics/real-world data.
• Knowledge of 3D scene construction, rendering concepts, and UI development for real-time visualization

Additional Details:

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Dallas/Irving, TX, or alternatively SF or Peoria.

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

• Visa sponsorship is available with this position

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• Posting Dates: 5/28 to 06/05

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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