Job Summary:
At Centrus Energy, quality isn’t a box to check—it’s mission-critical. As a Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer , you’ll be a trusted authority ensuring our nuclear operations, suppliers, and systems meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. You’ll lead audits, guide quality strategy, mentor teams, and serve as a key partner to operations and leadership—making sure every process, product, and program stands up to NRC, DOE, and industry scrutiny.
What You Will Do:
You’ll lead and continuously strengthen the Quality Assurance program by developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures aligned with the QAPD and NRC/DOE requirements. Acting as a senior subject-matter expert, you’ll plan and lead internal and external audits, oversee supplier quality programs, and evaluate compliance across projects, materials, and equipment. You’ll identify risks, drive corrective actions, and ensure findings are resolved effectively. Along the way, you’ll mentor personnel on quality expectations, support management with technical guidance, maintain QA records, and champion a strong safety-first, compliance-driven culture across the organization.
We’d Love to Hear from People With:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or another technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 4+ years of quality assurance experience in an NRC, DOE, military, or similarly regulated environment
- Demonstrated experience conducting audits, assessments, and supplier oversight
- Strong working knowledge of QA procedures, documentation, and corrective action processes.
- Proficiency with standard business and reporting tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, etc.).
Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” Clearance.
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A Successful Candidate Brings:
- Prior experience at an NRC-regulated facility
- ASQ certifications and/or Lead NQA-1 Auditor certification
- Deep familiarity with NQA-1, DOE O 414.1D, and related NRC/DOE QA requirements
- Experience leading audits and corrective action programs in complex technical environments
- Military or defense-related quality experience
Active “Q” or Top Secret Clearance
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Pay:
Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $76,010 - $126,683. 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.
