Embedded Systems Software Engr
About The Position
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! You’ll lead embedded software and control-electronics design for new machine control and motor-drive systems supporting development activities in Oak Ridge and operations in Piketon. You’ll develop requirements, specs, and test plans; design analog/digital circuits; troubleshoot systems; and guide manufacturing of electronics and prototypes. You’ll evaluate performance, implement electrical system modifications, support instrumentation and controls, and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and external engineering teams to keep projects on schedule and performing at their best.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- lead embedded software and control-electronics design for new machine control and motor-drive systems
- develop requirements, specs, and test plans
- design analog/digital circuits
- troubleshoot systems
- guide manufacturing of electronics and prototypes
- evaluate performance
- implement electrical system modifications
- support instrumentation and controls
- collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and external engineering teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
