Software Engineer, Sr.
About The Position
Ready to be the digital backbone of advanced manufacturing? As a Senior Software Engineer at Centrus Energy, you’ll power the software systems that drive our high-tech enrichment operations in Oak Ridge, TN. From automation and cybersecurity to enterprise manufacturing systems, you’ll keep mission-critical applications running reliably, securely, and at peak performance—while continuously pushing innovation forward in a highly regulated, national-security–driven environment. What You Will Do: You will lead the day-to-day administration and optimization of our operational software ecosystem—supporting MES, ERP, engineering, quality, and automation platforms to ensure seamless, secure, and reliable plant operations. Working hand-in-hand with IT, engineering, production, and automation teams, you’ll troubleshoot complex system issues, drive root-cause analysis, manage system validation and audit readiness, oversee cybersecurity and patching, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll evaluate and integrate new technologies, manage change control and documentation, and ensure system performance aligns with manufacturing best practices and regulatory expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience supporting software systems in a regulated manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, and industrial control systems
- Experience with system validation, change control, and lifecycle documentation
- Solid background in networking, servers, and cybersecurity best practices
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with manufacturing IT system administration best practices
- Knowledge of SYSPRO ERP, MES platforms, or similar manufacturing systems
- Strong Python fundamentals (data structures, APIs, scripting, automation)
- The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Currently holds a “Q” level security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day administration and optimization of our operational software ecosystem
- Support MES, ERP, engineering, quality, and automation platforms to ensure seamless, secure, and reliable plant operations
- Troubleshoot complex system issues
- Drive root-cause analysis
- Manage system validation and audit readiness
- Oversee cybersecurity and patching
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies
- Manage change control and documentation
- Ensure system performance aligns with manufacturing best practices and regulatory expectations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
