Control Systems Software Engineer

Centrus Energy•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•$98,227 - $163,711

About The Position

The Senior Controls Software Development Engineer serves as the technical lead for automated sensor calibration systems and test stand equipment. The role develops the software, controls, data architecture, and analytics infrastructure needed to automate calibration processes and maintain complete traceability of calibration records throughout their lifecycle. The engineer works with controls, instrumentation, metrology, quality, operations, and data teams to build National Instruments data acquisition systems, develop LabVIEW calibration software, and establish pipelines and analysis tools for collecting, storing, validating, and analyzing calibration data. The position also evaluates data-platform architectures, including integration with Palantir Foundry and related technologies. Work is performed under an NQA-1 quality program in an NRC-regulated environment, with rigorous requirements for accuracy, repeatability, technical rigor, and documentation. The technical lead drives the design and implementation of calibration systems for pressure, temperature, flow, and level sensors, as well as specialized test equipment. The role establishes software architecture, coding standards, reusable libraries, and quality practices; develops control logic for automated sequencing, stabilization, and setpoint management; and integrates calibration systems with enterprise data technologies. The engineer designs data pipelines and models linking equipment records with reference standards, procedures, operators, asset identifiers, and results. The role also develops analytical tools for calibration curves, uncertainty, drift, statistical trends, and pass/fail criteria, along with dashboards and reports for equipment status, schedules, out-of-tolerance conditions, and long-term performance. Additional work includes developing operator interfaces, authoring technical and calibration documentation, and ensuring systems are verified and validated through rigorous testing. The position maintains compliance with NQA-1 software quality standards, configuration management, version control, and audit-ready documentation practices. In partnership with cybersecurity, quality, and operational technology teams, the engineer supports data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements, investigates anomalies, troubleshoots system issues, and leads root-cause analyses. The role also provides technical leadership, mentors junior engineers, and coordinates vendors and contractors to support project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
Eight or more years of experience developing data acquisition, automated test, or controls software solutions in industrial, process, manufacturing, energy, or testing environments.
Demonstrated success designing and implementing automated data collection and analysis systems for calibration, testing, or measurement applications.
Advanced experience developing LabVIEW applications and integrating National Instruments DAQ hardware with sensor and instrumentation technologies, including analog and digital signals, RTDs, thermocouples, 4–20 mA devices, serial communications, GPIB, and Ethernet-based systems.
Experience with databases, historians, and data platforms, including SQL and data modeling concepts.
Ability to evaluate technical tools and recommend scalable software and data architectures.
Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for analysis, automation, and data processing.
Strong understanding of instrumentation principles, metrology, calibration methods, and measurement uncertainty.
Working knowledge of PLC programming and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and OPC UA.
Experience operating within formal quality and change management systems, including NQA-1 or similar frameworks.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, instrument loop drawings, and technical specifications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.
Successful completion of required pre-employment background check and drug test; clearance candidates are subject to applicable federal background investigation and drug-testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or Certified LabVIEW Architect (CLA).
Experience implementing Palantir Foundry pipelines, ontology models, and dashboards.
Experience with NQA-1 software quality assurance, software verification and validation, and software dedication processes.
Experience with calibration management systems and traceability to NIST or equivalent standards.
Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and uncertainty calculations, including GUM methodologies.
Experience supporting nuclear, gas centrifuge, or other highly regulated industrial facilities.
Functional safety experience, including SIL-rated systems and safety PLCs.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
Active Q or Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of automated calibration systems for instrumentation and test stand equipment.
Evaluate, select, configure, and integrate National Instruments data acquisition hardware and reference standards.
Develop LabVIEW applications to automate calibration sequences, capture measurement data, and support reliable operations.
Establish software architecture, coding standards, reusable development libraries, and quality practices.
Develop control logic for automated sequencing, system stabilization, and process setpoint management using LabVIEW and PLC technologies where appropriate.
Evaluate data management solutions, recommend scalable software and data architectures, and integrate calibration systems with Palantir Foundry, databases, historians, and enterprise technologies.
Build data pipelines and data models that provide calibration traceability across equipment, reference standards, procedures, operators, assets, and results.
Develop analytical tools for calibration curves, measurement uncertainty, drift, statistical trends, and pass/fail criteria.
Create dashboards and reporting tools for equipment status, calibration schedules, out-of-tolerance conditions, and long-term performance metrics.
Develop operator interfaces for calibration execution and review.
Author software requirements, data specifications, test procedures, and calibration instructions.
Verify and validate systems through rigorous testing programs and maintain NQA-1 software quality, configuration management, version control, and audit-ready documentation practices.
Support data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements in partnership with cybersecurity, quality, and operational technology teams.
Investigate measurement anomalies, troubleshoot complex system issues, and lead root-cause analyses.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across disciplines.
Coordinate vendors and contractors to ensure successful project execution.