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    Attalon

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    Laser Engineer

    Bloomfield, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time5+ yrs experiencePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Attalon / Location Overview

    Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision.

    At Attalon inc. in Bloomfield, CT we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our teams work in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced cleanrooms, precision manufacturing, and cutting-edge R&D labs, enabling us to deliver world-class optical solutions. We value continuous improvement, technical excellence, and teamwork, leveraging vertical integration to accelerate design cycles and meet challenging customer requirements. Employees thrive in an environment that combines high-tech engineering with hands-on problem solving, where ideas move quickly from concept to production. If you’re passionate about precision, creativity, and making an impact in lasers and fiber optics, you’ll fit right in.

    Job Details

    The Defense Technology Development group has a need for a Laser Engineer to support the design and development of our laser product line. This is a fast-paced, highly technical, and continually evolving product line with a rapid transition from R&D to production. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to demonstrate new concepts and turn those demonstrations into new products to support our customers’ needs and our internal development roadmap. We are looking for an energetic and self-motivated engineer/scientist to support and lead efforts ranging from product definition and planning through production and release. Ideal candidates will have a background in multiple disciplines, including laser physics, programming, and electronics. A detailed understanding of laser physics is required.

    Responsibilities

    • Interface with highly technical customers and the internal product team to understand customer needs
    • Work as part of a cross-functional team to develop cost-effective solutions and introduce new ideas
    • Transition prototype designs into production
    • Support manufacturing with troubleshooting and process refinements as needed

    Minimum Qualifications

    • B.S. degree or higher in Physics, Lasers or related field
    • 5 years of relevant experience
    • Ability to multi-task and excel is a fast paced, changing environment
    • Strong oral and written communication skills
    • Demonstrated organizational, planning and interpersonal skills

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Ph. D. degree preferred
    • Experience in an R&D environment with hands on experience in fabrication and test of high-power fiber lasers
    • Experience with 2 um lasers
    • Experience with nonlinear effects in fiber amplifiers
    • Experience with data analysis and numerical modeling tools like MATLAB, Python or similar

    Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

    Attalon, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Export Control Compliance

    This role involves access to technology, materials, software, or hardware subject to U.S. export control laws. Therefore, to be considered, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.

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    Attalon

    Attalon is a real estate investment firm focused on acquiring and managing high-quality industrial and logistics properties.

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