Design Engineer

Centrus Energy•Oak Ridge, TN

28d•$78,581 - $130,969

About The Position

Centrus Energy is seeking a detail-oriented Design Engineer to join its Centrifuge Program team. The role owns mechanical designs from concept through released documentation, translating engineering requirements into precise, manufacturable hardware. The engineer works alongside senior mechanical engineers on the design and analysis of centrifuge components, assemblies, machines, and facility expansion projects. The position develops design concepts and detailed 2D drawings and 3D models in Creo, making sizing, material, and tolerance decisions supported by engineering calculations and analysis. It includes participating in and leading design reviews, incorporating feedback, and ensuring accuracy, performance, and manufacturability. The engineer also prepares fabrication and assembly documentation, supports prototyping and testing, resolves design issues identified during build or operation, upholds drawing and safety standards, and partners with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and operations. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Employment requires verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, a pre-employment background check and drug test, and a federal background investigation for the Q clearance. Once employed, the candidate will be subject to random drug testing and may be tested following certain incidents or when there is reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol influence. Federal reinvestigations may also be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Proficiency in Creo.
Strong understanding of GD&T, fabrication methods, and mechanical assembly practices.
Ability to apply engineering fundamentals, including stress, tolerance stack-up, and material selection, to design decisions.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with structural or dynamic mechanical systems, including rotating equipment.
Experience designing equipment for manufacturing or industrial environments.
Familiarity with configuration control and revision management.
Active Q or Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical design concepts and mature them into detailed 2D drawings and 3D models in Creo.
Make sizing, material, and tolerance decisions supported by engineering calculations and analysis.
Lead and participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback.
Ensure designs meet standards for accuracy, performance, and manufacturability.
Prepare complete fabrication and assembly documentation.
Support prototyping and testing.
Resolve design issues identified during build or operation.
Uphold drawing and safety standards.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and operations to advance projects.
Design and analyze centrifuge components, assemblies, machines, and facility expansion projects alongside senior mechanical engineers.