Embedded System Software Engineer

Ready to turn microcontrollers, firmware, and circuit boards into real-world impact? As an Embedded Systems Software Engineer

at Centrus Energy, you’ll help power the next generation of advanced centrifuge technology by designing the brains and electronics behind our mission-critical control systems. You’ll work on everything from TI-based embedded programming to motor-control logic and custom instrumentation hardware—bringing ideas to life in development labs and production environments. If you love engineering that blends hands-on build/test work with thoughtful design and cross-functional collaboration, we’d love to meet you. Bonus points if firmware brings you joy!

Responsibilities

As the lead for embedded software and control-electronics design, you will play a critical role in developing advanced machine control and motor-drive systems. Your work will support development activities in Oak Ridge and operational needs in Piketon, ensuring high performance and reliability across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead design efforts

for embedded software and control-electronics systems in new machine control and motor-drive applications.

- Develop comprehensive documentation

, including requirements, specifications, and test plans.

- Design and implement analog and digital circuits

for control and motor-drive systems.

- Troubleshoot and resolve system issues

, ensuring optimal functionality and reliability.

- Guide manufacturing processes

for electronics and prototype components.

- Evaluate system performance

and implement electrical system modifications as needed.

- Support instrumentation and control systems

, ensuring accurate monitoring and operation.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams

, including mechanical, electrical, and external engineering partners, to maintain project schedules and performance standards.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering plus 6+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent industrial electronics experience

- 1–3 years in embedded systems design

- 1–3 years supporting manufacturing and/or R&D environments

- Experience with industrial electronics, embedded programming, and circuit design

- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

- Ability to juggle multiple technical projects with minimal supervision.

- Ability to obtain or maintain a “Q” clearance.

A Successful Candidate Brings:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering with 12+ years relevant industrial electronics experience

- Embedded software development or test experience

- Experience in electric motor-control design

- 4+ years of experience in the nuclear industry

- Familiarity with electrical distribution systems, national codes, and regulatory requirements (UL, IEEE, NEC, ANSI, OSHA, NUREGs)

- Currently possesses a “Q” or “L” clearance

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test and vetting to ensure Centrus Energy can meet the requirements of 10 CFR Parts 810 and 1017 to grant access to export-controlled information and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information, respectively. Such access is required for the performance of this position.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.