Systems Engineer I

Cornerstone Building Brands•Houston, TX

6d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Systems Engineer I 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 steel and structural design for metal building systems. It supports Engineering by improving productivity, efficiency, lead times, costs, and customer satisfaction. The position develops and implements technical solutions within the Mueller Design System (MBS), analyzes engineering workflows for automation and efficiency opportunities, and works with subject matter experts to translate engineering requirements into software functionality. The engineer collaborates across departments and project teams to align system solutions with business and engineering needs, and serves as a liaison between end users and developers. The role also designs, executes, documents, and records testing for new features, bug fixes, and system updates. It maintains documentation of software design decisions, codebase structure, and changes, and provides technical feedback on proposed engineering changes and system development.

Requirements

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, including 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 development tools and workflows such as 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 and experience working with cross-functional and distributed teams.
Experience in technical documentation, requirements gathering, system diagramming, and code review for quality assurance.
Willingness to learn and adopt emerging technologies in engineering software.
Comfort representing software interests in task forces, project reviews, and engineering councils.
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 requirements development.
Industry experience in metal buildings or construction.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement technical solutions within the Mueller Design System (MBS) to expand capabilities and introduce features.
Analyze engineering workflows to identify automation opportunities, improve user experience, and increase software efficiency.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to translate engineering requirements into software functionality.
Participate in cross-functional project teams to integrate software solutions with enterprise systems and tools.
Liaise between end users and developers to communicate system needs, challenges, and improvements.
Coordinate with Technical Services, IT, Design, Drafting, and Manufacturing to align systems with business and engineering needs.
Design, execute, and document testing for new features, bug fixes, and system updates.
Record test cases, results, and 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.