Digital Twin Engineer

Caterpillar

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Irving, TX
Salary
$97,530–$158,480 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 18, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $128k
$83k most similar roles pay here $232k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $135,975–$214,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $175k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world''s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Industry: Heavy Equipment & Manufacturing

Caterpillar currently has 74 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,470–$190,176 across 73 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Digital Twin Engineer

The Digital Twin Engineer joins a team focused on building an intelligence layer that connects machines, data, and people to solve complex challenges in physical systems. In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate simulation and visualization capabilities for next-generation digital twins, machine behavior modeling, and interactive 3D experiences. Your daily work involves developing simulation logic, creating high-fidelity 3D models using NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and Omniverse Kit pipelines, and performing model validation to ensure numerical stability. You will also contribute to toolchain design, scripting utilities, and automated test frameworks. The role requires proficiency in C++, Python, and tools such as CARLA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Plant Simulation, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Ansys Twin Builder, Unity, or Unreal Engine. This position addresses the technical challenge of modeling machine behavior using real-world data to create scalable software systems.

What you'll do

  • Develop simulation logic and behavioral models governing machine and system behavior.
  • Create high-fidelity 3D models, scenes, and environments using NVIDIA Omniverse and USD workflows.
  • Execute validation and verification plans to ensure digital twins are accurate and numerically stable.
  • Design toolchains and pipelines including scripting utilities and automated test frameworks.
  • Integrate data, models, and external simulation engines into unified digital twin experiences.
  • Build and maintain modular code libraries using C++ and Python.
  • Develop interactive 3D experiences and UI for real-time visualization.

What we're looking for

  • 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 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.

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