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 Technical Documentation Controller to support bill of materials (BOM) creation and product documentation. This is a fast-paced role where good organization skills, excellent written communication and the ability to work with people across a range of disciplines is essential. You will work with optical, electrical and mechanical engineers and operations staff to help document R&D projects for transition to manufacturing. We are looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual with excellent written communication skills to support these activities. A technical degree or background is not required and individuals with non-traditional career paths will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Interface with engineering and operations staff to build bill of materials (BOMs) and gather documentation
- Assist the engineering team in creating external facing technical documentation including ICDs and product specification sheets
- Support compliance activities by ensuring proper documentation is captured
Minimum Qualifications
- 1 year of relevant experience
- Ability to quickly switch priorities and excel in a fast paced and changing environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate and work with a wide range of individuals
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- Experience in technical development environment
- Experience generating a bill of materials and collecting supporting documentation
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.
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of relevant experience
- Ability to quickly switch priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate and work with a wide range of individuals
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in a technical development environment
- Experience generating bills of materials and collecting supporting documentation
- Must be a U.S. Person under applicable regulations or eligible for authorization under a U.S. government export license
What We Do
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.
