Centrus Energy Corp.

Engineering Assistant Manager

Centrus Energy Corp.$94K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering
  • 5-10 years of engineering experience in advanced equipment design or fabrication systems
  • Experience leading engineering projects or technical teams
  • Strong knowledge of fabrication processes and production equipment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily engineering activities and provide technical leadership
  • Oversee the development and optimization of fabrication tools
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
  • Support troubleshooting and improve system reliability
  • Contribute to project schedules, cost estimates, and technical specifications
  • Engage in safety reviews and risk assessments
  • Monitor contractor and vendor performance

Benefits

  • Bonus eligibility
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering projects
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Work in a highly regulated and technical environment
  • Potential for professional development and growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Summary

You9ll partner across engineering, construction, operations, safety, and project management to ensure our expansion projects move forward with precision and compliance. If you thrive in fast-moving, highly technical environments and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges with a cross-functional team, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You9ll Be Doing

You assist the Engineering Manager by coordinating daily engineering activities and providing technical leadership for centrifuge fabrication equipment and facility expansion systems. You help oversee the development, installation, modification, and optimization of specialized fabrication tools and supporting infrastructure-always ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, nuclear handling, and security requirements.

Your work includes supporting troubleshooting and system reliability improvements, contributing to project schedules, cost estimates, technical specifications, and procurement packages, and engaging in reviews, hazard analyses, and readiness evaluations. You help validate engineering documentation, monitor contractor and vendor performance, and keep senior leadership informed on system performance, project progress, and engineering risks.

We9d Love to Hear from Candidates with
  • Bachelor9s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering
  • 5-10 years of engineering experience in advanced equipment design, fabrication systems, or regulated environments
  • Experience leading engineering projects or small technical teams
  • Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, rotating machinery, tooling systems, or production equipment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills

A Successful Candidate Brings
  • Master9s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear, or Chemical Engineering
  • Experience with centrifuge fabrication equipment, custom process systems, or facility expansion projects
  • Background in DOE, NNSA, aerospace, nuclear, or other highly regulated industries
  • Familiarity with standards such as ASME, ANSI, or NQA-1

Pay

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $94,223- $157,038. This position is Bonus eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates9 key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.

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.

About Centrus Energy Corp.

Centrus Energy Corp. is a nuclear fuel technology company that supplies nuclear fuel and services for the commercial nuclear power industry in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Centrus Energy Corp. operates through two segments: the Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) segment and the Contract Services segment. The LEU segment supplies LEU for use in nuclear reactors worldwide. The Contract Services segment provides engineering, design, and fabrication services to government and commercial customers.
Learn more about Centrus Energy Corp.
Size
267 employees
Market Cap
$476.4 million
Industry
Net Income
$35.2 million
5 Year Trend
-0.8%
Revenue
$210 million
NASDAQ

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