Laser Engineer

Attalon, Inc. • Bloomfield, CT

3d • $118,000 - $162,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• A detailed understanding of laser physics is required.
• Candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” under applicable regulations or be eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior