Aquila Engineering · 1 day ago
Digital Twin Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAquila Engineering is focused on developing advanced digital twin environments to enhance engineering workflows. They are seeking a Digital Twin Engineer to lead the development of their BOP and shear system digital twin using NVIDIA Omniverse, collaborating across various teams to create interactive models that integrate real data with predictive analytics.
AnalyticsIndustrialOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Build, configure, and maintain Aquila’s BOP and shear-system digital twin using NVIDIA Omniverse, USD, and Omniverse Kit APIs
Develop Omniverse extensions and Python-based tools to simulate shear events, hydraulic-system response, accumulator behavior, and system anomalies
Convert engineering drawings into optimized USD assets suitable for real-time rendering and simulation
Integrate real DPT and shear time-series data with the digital twin for validation, diagnostics, and visualization
Collaborate with mechanical and reliability engineers to ensure simulations reflect accurate hydraulic and mechanical behavior
Work with data science teams to support model training, synthetic data generation, and advanced testing scenarios
Deploy and manage Omniverse services (Nucleus, Kit applications, simulation environments) on Aquila’s on-prem AI lab infrastructure
Develop tools and visual panels for AI test labs located in the Aquila office and future operator-facing diagnostics
Document processes, APIs, workflows, and digital twin lifecycle management for internal engineering use
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience with NVIDIA Omniverse, including USD, Omniverse Kit, and real-time simulation workflows
Strong Python development skills for extensions, APIs, automation, and data handling
Experience converting and optimizing CAD models (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, STEP) for real-time use
Working understanding of mechanical or hydraulic systems, especially pressure and force interactions
Familiarity with simulation concepts such as constraints, solvers, and physics engines
Experience with sensor or time-series data used in engineering analysis
Comfort working in Linux environments and familiarity with containerized workloads
Strong communication skills to collaborate with engineering, software, and data teams
Preferred
Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, computer engineering, robotics, or related field
Experience building digital twins for industrial, energy, or mechanical systems
Knowledge of PyTorch or ML pipelines for future integration of predictive modeling
Experience with GPU compute environments or high-performance simulation workflows
Familiarity with oil and gas drilling operations
Company
Aquila Engineering
Aquila Engineering provides monitoring services.
Founded in 2019
51-200 employees
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