Job Summary:
The Software Configuration Manager (SWCM) is responsible for establishing and maintaining the integrity of all digital products throughout their life cycle for the American Centrifuge Operating (ACO) Engineering Department. This role ensures consistency, traceability, and compliance across software and firmware development efforts, with a particular focus on supporting the electrical engineering team’s firmware needs and establishing scalable processes for the company going forward.
The SWCM drives innovation through automation, continuous improvement, and best practices in configuration management. This includes oversight of embedded software, firmware/configurable logic, test equipment, simulations, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tools, and associated digital assets. The SWCM also manages access and usage of the Product Data Management (PDM) system, provides training and guidance on software configuration management practices, and contributes to the organization’s long-term strategic vision.
What You Will Do:
- Define, implement, and maintain software configuration management processes including configuration identification, change control, version control, status accounting, and audits
- Lead and facilitate Software Change Review Boards (SCRBs) and ensure decisions, documentation, and traceability meet program, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Administer and manage SWCM and PDM tools such as Windchill, SolidWorks, Azure DevOps Server, Git/Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, and DevSecOps tools including Coverity, Artifactory, Jenkins, Nexus, GitLab CI/CD, and Bamboo
- Support embedded software, firmware, and programmable logic development, including SoC/FPGA workflows, release coordination, and development of test rigs to validate programmed devices
- Automate and streamline build, release, and transfer processes using coding/scripting skills in Python and VBA to support workflow automation, data extraction, and system integrations
- Ensure alignment of digital products with physical equipment, documentation, and regulatory standards, conducting periodic audits and monitoring performance indicators for compliance and effectiveness
Provide training, mentorship, and cross‑functional support to engineering, IT, quality, and project teams to promote SWCM best practices and organizational readiness
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We’d Love to Hear From People With:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in software configuration management, IT, or software development
- Strong working knowledge of version control, change management, and Agile tools
- Hands-on experience with PDM systems (Windchill preferred)
- Familiarity with Windows and Unix/Linux environments
- Scripting know-how in Python or VBA for automating workflows and integrations
The ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” clearance
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A Successful Candidate Brings:
- Experience in regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, or defense is a plus)
- Proven ability to build, automate, and optimize configuration management systems
- Familiarity with DevSecOps tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, or Artifactory
- An enthusiasm for continuous improvement, innovation, and digital integrity
- Experience administering Windchill PDM tools and integrating software/firmware processes
- An active or previously held Q-level security clearance
Pay:
Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $101,346 -$135,128. This position is Bonus eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ 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.
This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.
Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
