Systems Engineer I

Cornerstone Building Brands • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This position is within Cornerstone Building Brands’ Fortify Building Solutions business, serving the pre-engineered metal buildings, metal roof and wall systems, and steel building components industry. The Systems Engineer provides technical requirements and engineering standards for enhancements, new projects, and initiatives, and participates in User Acceptance Testing (UAT). The role requires technical understanding of the steel and structural design of metal building systems and can affect engineering productivity, efficiency, lead times, cost, and customer satisfaction.

The position develops and implements solutions in the Mueller Design System (MBS), analyzes engineering workflows for automation and efficiency improvements, and collaborates with subject matter experts to translate engineering requirements into software functionality. It works with end-users, developers, and cross-functional departments to align system capabilities with business and engineering needs. The role also designs and documents tests, records results and issues, maintains software documentation, and provides technical feedback on engineering changes and system developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering is preferred.
• At least 2 years of building design experience or experience in a related field.
• Extensive experience in engineering software development and systems engineering, including 5+ years in the field and at least 1 year in a senior or lead role.
• Strong programming skills, with proficiency in C# and C++.
• Knowledge of software architecture, design principles, and the software development lifecycle, including legacy-system modernization and platform migrations.
• Database expertise, including integration with SQL Server and Microsoft Access.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience debugging, testing, and maintaining legacy systems, with the ability to navigate and improve complex codebases.
• Ability to design and implement automated workflows and rule-based systems for engineering calculations.
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, including experience working in cross-functional and distributed teams.
• Experience with technical documentation, requirements gathering, system diagramming, and code review for quality assurance.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Prior experience with metal building software and technical requirement development.
• Industry experience in metal buildings or construction.
• Eagerness to learn and adopt emerging technologies in engineering software.
• Comfort representing software interests in task forces, project reviews, and engineering councils.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement technical solutions within the Mueller Design System (MBS) to expand current capabilities and introduce new features.
• Analyze engineering workflows to identify automation opportunities, improve user experience, and increase software efficiency.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to convert engineering requirements into practical software functionalities.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to integrate software solutions with other enterprise systems and tools.
• Act as a liaison between end-users and developers to communicate system needs, challenges, and improvements.
• Coordinate with Technical Services, IT, Design, Drafting, and Manufacturing to ensure system alignment with business and engineering needs.
• Design, execute, and document testing procedures for new features, bug fixes, and system updates.
• Record test cases, results, and identified issues to support system validation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation of software design decisions, codebase structure, and change history.
• Provide technical insight and feedback on proposed engineering changes and system developments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability (LTD) and short-term disability (STD).
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level