System Engineer

Systems Engineer (C++ / Industrial Automation)Owings Mills, MD (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)We’re working with an industrial technology organization looking to add a Systems Engineer to support and evolve a complex distributed control system (DCS) used in real-world production environments.This is not a greenfield development role — it’s a hands-on engineering + support position focused on maintaining, stabilizing, and improving an existing system.What You’ll Be Doing- Maintain and support an enterprise Distributed Control System (DCS)- Troubleshoot customer issues by analyzing logs, reproducing problems, and tracing code- Work directly in a C++ codebase to diagnose bugs, implement fixes, and make targeted enhancements- Address compatibility issues tied to Windows/OS updates and legacy system architecture- Support field service engineers remotely and occasionally interact with customers- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement fixes and improve system reliability- Contribute to testing, validation, and patch/release processes- Document technical findings and system updatesWhat They’re Looking For (Must-Have)- Strong C++ experience (comfortable reading, debugging, and modifying existing/legacy codebases)- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex software issues (logs, diagnostics, root cause analysis)- Experience working in production/support environmentsNice to Have- Experience with .NET frameworks (MFC, WPF, WCF)- Exposure to OPC / OPC UA / DCOM technologies- Background in industrial automation / control systems (DCS/SCADA)- Experience troubleshooting Windows + legacy application compatibility- Familiarity with Git and multi-platform environments (Windows/Linux)How the Role Works- Hybrid: ~3 days onsite initially (ramp-up), then standard hybrid schedule- Travel: Not requiredCompensation & Benefits- Base: $110K – $125K- Bonus: ~10% target- Retirement: 401(k) + company-funded pension plan- Benefits: Comprehensive medical + standard offerings- Relocation: Case-by-caseWhy This Role- Work on complex, real-world systems- Hands-on impact in industrial environments- Blend of engineering, troubleshooting, and customer interactionAdditional InformationEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.