Buyer II in Bloomfield, Connecticut at Attalon, Inc.

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 Summary:

The Buyer II is responsible for purchasing, expediting, and supplier coordination for production materials, with a primary focus on electronics, PCBAs, and electro‑mechanical assemblies. The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with high‑reliability electronic components and is able to quickly establish productivity within active sourcing workflows, particularly in support of constrained, long‑lead, or high‑risk electronic categories used in advanced A&D applications.

This role ensures timely procurement execution, accurate PO management, strong supplier communication, and compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and other applicable government requirements through coordination with appropriate internal stakeholders.

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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.