Centrus Energy Corp.

Process Engineer, Compressible Flow Systems

Centrus Energy Corp. • $70K — $95K *
Oak Ridge, TN 37830In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
4 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Nuclear, or Systems Engineering).
  • Experience in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or structural analysis through projects or coursework.
  • Familiarity with modeling tools like ANSYS, COMSOL, SolidWorks, or MATLAB.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Curiosity and a willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to thermal-fluid and heat-transfer modeling for nuclear applications, translating analysis into design decisions.
  • Support structural and materials evaluations using modern simulation tools linked to safety objectives.
  • Draft clear technical documentation, including design specs and test plans.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers across disciplines to integrate models with equipment.
  • Participate in safety reviews, risk assessments, and system verification activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for hands-on experience in thermal systems and related fields.
  • Engagement in safety-focused engineering environments.
  • Exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines and project teams.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What you'll do
  • Contribute to thermal-fluid and heat-transfer modeling for nuclear applications, translating analysis into practical design decisions.
  • Support structural and materials evaluations using modern simulation tools; help link results to reliability and safety objectives.
  • Draft clear technical documentation: design specs, test plans, and verification procedures.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers across mechanical, nuclear, and systems disciplines to integrate models with real equipment.
  • Participate in safety reviews, risk assessments, and system verification activities; learn our disciplined review culture.

What you'll bring
  • BS in Aerospace Engineering or a related field (Mechanical, Nuclear, or Systems Engineering).
  • Academic or project experience in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, or structural analysis.
  • Familiarity with modeling tools (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL, SolidWorks, MATLAB, or similar).
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills; curiosity and willingness to learn fast.

Nice to have
  • Internship or hands-on projects in thermal systems, propulsion, high-temperature materials, or energy systems.
  • Experience in safety-focused engineering environments.
  • Exposure to programming or data analysis (Python/MATLAB) for model automation and post-processing.

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
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$35.2 million
5 Year Trend
-0.8%
Revenue
$210 million
NASDAQ
LEU
* Ladders Estimates

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