Attalon
Designs and manufactures precision optical and laser systems.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2026
- Employees
- 500
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- John Bergeron
- Type
- Private
- Funding
- Private Equity · $400M · 2026
About
Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light and heat. Formerly the Aerospace & Defense business of Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), Attalon emerged as an independent company following its acquisition by Advent International in January 2026. With over 500 employees across the United States, Attalon engineers critical optical, laser, and coating technologies that enable systems to see farther, target faster, and survive the harshest environments. The company focuses on three core areas: Precision Optics for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR&T) applications across air, space, and ground domains; Directed Energy & Advanced Lasers including spectrally and coherently beam-combined lasers, pulsed lasers, and precision gimbals for directed energy weapon systems; and Precision Coatings providing high-temperature specialty coatings capable of withstanding extreme temperatures up to 1,000°C and Mach speeds. From high-energy directed laser systems to satellite optics and hypersonic thermal protection, Attalon equips the warfighter with the advantage of precision.
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Mechanical Engineer III
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…
Buyer III
Attalon / Location Overview Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical…
Quality Inspector IV (Aerospace and Defense)
Company Overview Attalon is a global leader in optics and laser solutions. The Richmond facility specializes in the manufacture of precision optical components and assemblies. About the Role: The Quality Inspector…
CNC Programmer
Creates, optimizes, and supports CNC programs (3- and 5-axis milling) and machining processes for manufacturing glass aerospace optical components at Attalon. Day to day: interpreting engineering drawings/GD&T, proving out toolpaths with simulations, supporting machinists, and improving cycle time using CAM software like GibbsCAM.
Senior Optical Manufacturing Engineer
Attalon / Location Overview Join Attalon, a global innovator in advanced optical technologies supporting aerospace, defense, and scientific research. Our Richmond facility is home to world‑class engineering talent and…
Supplier Quality Engineer / QMS Auditor
Attalon is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company formed through the 2025 carve-out of Coherent's Aerospace & Defense division by Advent International. Attalon designs and manufactures mission-critical…
Entry-Level Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer
Attalon / Location Overview Attalon is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology company created in 2025 when Advent International carved out Coherent's Aerospace & Defense division. Attalon develops and produces…
Manufacturing Engineer IV
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…
Technical Sales Manager – Laser Components
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…
Engineering Manager
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…
Manager, Supply Chain
Attalon / Location Overview Attalon is a leading technology partner to the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in the physics of light. With over 500 employees in the U.S., Attalon engineers critical…
Coating Production Manager
Attalon develops and manufactures advanced thin‑film coatings for aerospace and infrared electro‑optic systems. Our Murrieta facility supports high‑mix, precision coating production with growing volume and expanding…
Maintenance Mechanic IV
Attalon is a global leader in advanced optical technologies serving aerospace, defense, and scientific research. Our Murrieta, CA facility supports high‑precision manufacturing operations and cutting‑edge engineering…
Optical Manufacturing Engineer II
Attalon / Location Overview Join Attalon’s Aerospace & Defense team in Murrieta, CA. We are a center of excellence for advanced optics and optical systems. We’re shaping the future of aerospace and defense through…
Principal Program Manager
Join Attalon’s Aerospace & Defense team in Murrieta, CA - a hub of innovation and collaboration where we tackle some of the most complex challenges in the industry. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge solutions that…
Engineering Manager
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…