Engineering Co-op

Attalon Engineering Co-Op

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.

Attalon, located in Northeast Philadelphia, specializes in the manufacture of precision patterned optics, calibration grids, reticles, and specialty patterned products for the commercial and defense markets. The Philadelphia site is located in close proximity to major highways and transportation hubs, providing easy access to the surrounding Bucks County and Center City Philadelphia areas. The Greater Philadelphia area is a dynamic economic hub that combines world-class healthcare, education, and industrial sectors with rich cultural heritage and diverse communities, making it an ideal region for both career advancement and quality living.

Attalon, a small, high tech, engineering design and development company, has an opening for a creative engineering co-op to assist the R&D teams in the design and implementation of several new products and equipment. The position offers hands-on experience with projects bridging the gaps between mechanical, materials, electrical, and computer engineering. Products made at this facility are used in various applications for a wide range of companies that include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Orbital-ATK, and NASA.

The processes used here at Attalon are diverse and allow a variety of applications to be addressed. The position offers experience with manufacturing, military-aerospace, metrology, materials development and characterization, photolithography, patterned optical component manufacturing and assembly, digital printing systems, inspection, and test systems.

• Supports Engineering Team by performing various lower-level project engineering related tasks under close supervision of the Engineering Manager or Project Engineers
• Performs engineering activities for design, development, and implementation of new products, tooling, and manufacturing processes
• Supports engineering manager and manufacturing on assigned projects

• Employee must be currently enrolled or recently graduated in a B.S. program in an Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry program
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet software, including MS Word and Excel

• Strong analytical, creativity, and problem solving skills.
• Strong organization skills and attention to details required
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn

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.

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.