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Irving TX USA
Hybrid
113K-183K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Internet of Things • Software • Cybersecurity • Industrial
Cat Digital uses digital technologies to help Caterpillar Inc. customers build a better more sustainable world.
The Role
Design develop and integrate simulation and real-time 3D visualization for digital twins. Build physics-based behavioral models create Omniverse/USD scenes validate models with test and telematics data and develop toolchains pipelines and automated test frameworks to support scalable digital-twin deployments.
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Career Area:
Technology Digital and Data
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.
You'll build and deploy against one of the most unique data foundations-over 1.6 million connected assets generating real-world data daily. These data and platform capabilities are enabling the development of AI models edge computing architectures and software systems that scale across fleets products and industries. The result will be a new generation of machines that continuously learn improve and deliver performance at scale.
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:
What You Will Have:
Top Candidate Will Have:
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
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.
Digital Twin Development: Knowledge of development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Software Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
Additional Details:
Summary Pay Range:
$112710.00 - $183140.00
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.
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Technology Digital and Data
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.
You'll build and deploy against one of the most unique data foundations-over 1.6 million connected assets generating real-world data daily. These data and platform capabilities are enabling the development of AI models edge computing architectures and software systems that scale across fleets products and industries. The result will be a new generation of machines that continuously learn improve and deliver performance at scale.
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: Develop and execute model validation and verification plans ensuring digital twins are accurate and numerically stable.
- Integration & Platform Engineering: Integrate simulation components with current Caterpillar models data systems and digital twin frameworks. Contribute to toolchain and pipeline design including scripting utilities automated test frameworks and modular code libraries.
What You Will Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Robotics or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience developing digital twins or simulation with exposure to high-fidelity modeling physics-based simulation and real-time visualization.
- Experience in system-level simulation and digital twin technologies.
- Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse including USD workflows Omniverse Kit/Code PhysX or Omniverse-based pipeline development.
- Strong 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
- 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.
- Innovation & Technology Leadership: Assist in evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to expand Caterpillar's simulation and digital-twin capabilities
Top Candidate Will Have:
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
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.
Digital Twin Development: Knowledge of development tools and activities; ability to produce software products or systems in line with product requirements.
- Conducts walkthroughs and monitors effectiveness and quality of the development activities.
- Elaborates on multiple-development toolkits for traditional simulation and digital twins.
- Has participated in development of multiple or large digital twins development.
- Contrasts advantages and drawbacks of different development languages and tools.
- Estimates and monitors development costs based on functional and technical requirements.
- Provides consulting on both selection and utilization of developers' workbench tools.
Software Development Life Cycle: Knowledge of software development life cycle; ability to use a structured methodology for delivering and managing new or enhanced software products to the marketplace.
Software Integration Engineering: Knowledge of software integration processes and functions; ability to design develop and maintain interfaces and linkage to alternative platforms and software packages.
Software Product Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of technical aspects of a software products; ability to design configure and integrate technical aspects of software products.
Software Product Testing: Knowledge of software product testing; ability to design plan and execute testing strategies and tactics to ensure software product quality and adherence to stated requirements.
Additional Details:
- The location for this position is Irving Texas.
- Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Visa sponsorship is available for this position
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Summary Pay Range:
$112710.00 - $183140.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.
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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Robotics or a related field
- 3+ years experience developing digital twins or simulation with high-fidelity modeling and real-time visualization
- Experience in system-level simulation and digital twin technologies
- Experience with NVIDIA Omniverse including USD workflows Omniverse Kit/Code PhysX or Omniverse-based pipeline development
- Strong hands-on programming skills in C++ and Python
- Experience 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
- Hands-on experience with digital twin platforms/tools such as CARLA Siemens NX/Teamcenter/Plant Simulation Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE Ansys Twin Builder Unity or Unreal Engine
- Experience integrating simulation components with data systems and digital twin frameworks; toolchain and pipeline design including scripting utilities and automated test frameworks
- Decision making and critical thinking skills
- Effective communications skills
- Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle
- Knowledge of software integration engineering and interface design
- Knowledge of software product technical aspects and configuration/integration
- Knowledge of software product testing and ability to design and execute testing strategies
What the Team is Saying
Caterpillar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Health coverage spans medical dental vision disability life insurance an Employee Assistance Program wellness programs and tools like healthcare shopping and second‑opinion services. Parental and adoption benefits and a medical travel reimbursement are also included within the wellbeing offering.
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) savings plan with company matching is broadly available and some groups receive an additional age‑ or service‑based employer contribution. An employee stock purchase program offers an added pathway to build long‑term financial security.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Paid time off includes vacation holidays and volunteer time alongside parental and adoption leave across many employee groups. These provisions create a multi‑faceted time‑off framework beyond standard vacation days.
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The Company
HQ: Irving TX
100000 Employees
Year Founded: 1925
What We Do
Cat Digital is the digital and technology arm of Caterpillar Inc. responsible for bringing digital capabilities to our world-famous yellow iron. With over 1.5M connected assets worldwide our teams use data technology advanced analytics and AI capabilities to help our customers build a better world.
Why Work With Us
The Cat Digital team is at the forefront of Caterpillar’s evolution. We take pride in solving complex problems by building new systems from the ground up. On our team you’ll leverage data from across our entire enterprise to find solutions that open a new world of possibilities for our customers and dealers. Join us in building a better tomorrow.
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