Entry Level Hydraulic System Design Engineer Jobs in Tennessee

Job Summary

We're looking for a detail-driven, creativity-powered Design Engineer to join our Centrifuge Program team. In this role, you'll own mechanical designs from concept through released documentation, turning engineering requirements into precise, manufacturable hardware that drives real-world results. You'll work alongside senior mechanical engineers to design and analyze next-generation centrifuge components, assemblies, machines, and facility expansion projects.

If you love solving mechanical challenges, enjoy collaborative engineering, and want your work to directly shape advanced industrial systems, this is an opportunity to grow - and to matter.

What You'll Do:

You'll develop design concepts and mature them into detailed 2D drawings and 3D models in Creo, making sizing, material, and tolerance decisions backed by engineering calculations and analysis. You'll lead and participate in design reviews, incorporate feedback, and ensure every detail meets the highest standards for accuracy, performance, and manufacturability. You'll prepare complete fabrication and assembly documentation, support prototyping and testing, resolve design issues found in build or operation, uphold drawing and safety standards, and partner with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and operations to keep projects moving forward.

We'd Love to Hear from Candidates With:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Proficiency in Creo
• Strong understanding of GD&T, fabrication methods, and mechanical assembly practices
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals (stress, tolerance stack-up, material selection) to design decisions
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q Clearance

A Successful Candidate Also Brings:

• Experience with structural or dynamic mechanical systems, including rotating equipment
• Background designing equipment for manufacturing or industrial environments
• Familiarity with configuration control and revision management
• Active Q or Top Secret clearance

Pay:

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $78,581-130,969. 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.