Systems Engineer I

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide technical requirements and engineering standards for enhancements, new projects, and initiatives. In addition, the position will include being part of User Acceptance Testing (UAT) engineers. This position will require strong technical ability to understand the steel/structural design of metal building systems. This role is very critical for the Engineering department as they will impact productivity, efficiency, lead times, cost, and ultimately customer satisfaction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/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 various departments, including Technical Services, IT, Design, Drafting, and Manufacturing, to ensure system alignment with business and engineering needs. • Design, execute, and document thorough testing procedures for new features, bug fixes, and system updates. • Record test cases, results, and identified issues clearly and accurately to support system validation and continuous improvement. • Maintain clear documentation of software design decisions, codebase structure, and change history to facilitate future maintenance and upgrades. • Provide technical insight and feedback on proposed engineering changes and system developments. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in civil/Structural Engineering preferred • 2 plus years of building design experience or related field • Prior experience with any metal building software and Tech Requirement development is a plus • Extensive experience in engineering software development and systems engineering, with 5+ years in the field and at least 1 year in a senior or lead role; industry experience in metal buildings or construction is a plus. • Strong programming skills, with proficiency in C# and C++. • Knowledge of software architecture, design principles, and the software development lifecycle, including modernization of legacy systems 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. • Demonstrated experience in debugging, testing, and maintaining legacy systems, with the ability to navigate and improve complex codebases. • Skilled in designing and implementing 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, with experience working in cross-functional and distributed teams (Engineering, IT, Drafting, Manufacturing, Technical Services). • Experienced in technical documentation, requirements gathering, system diagramming, and code review for quality assurance. • Eager to learn and adopt emerging technologies in engineering software. • Comfortable representing software interests in task forces, project reviews, and engineering councils. Additional Information The US base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000-$100,000 + medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)