Intern - Electrical Engineering

Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Aerospace & Defense Inc is looking for a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to join their engineering team for the summer. This role offers an aspiring electrical/software engineer a chance to help develop high-power fiber lasers and amplify systems in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include contributing to hardware and software development, prototyping, testing electronics, and creating crucial documentation. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree and have hands-on experience with embedded electronics.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, debugging, and testing embedded electronics.
• Basic knowledge of embedded software/firmware development process.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to hardware and software development of embedded systems.
• Support prototyping and bring-up of printed circuit boards and hardware assemblies.
• Participate in testing and validation of new electronics and software.
• Create documentation including test plans and design notes.
• Collaborate to resolve engineering design issues.

Skills

Hands-on experience with prototyping

Knowledge of embedded software/firmware development

Basic debugging and testing abilities

Experience with C programming

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Altium Designer

Microchip toolchain

LabView

Job description

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Electrical Engineering Intern to join our multidisciplinary engineering team for the summer. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring electrical/software engineer who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced and dynamic environment. You will help shape the development of next‑generation high‑power fiber lasers and amplifiers that incorporate emerging optical technologies and their supporting electronic systems through targeted projects that can be completed within the duration of your internship.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to both hardware and software development of electronic systems containing embedded microcontrollers and FPGAs under the guidance of engineering mentors
• Support prototyping and bring‑up of printed circuit boards, cable harnesses, and embedded hardware assemblies through hands‑on laboratory tasks
• Participate in testing and validation of new and existing electronics and software
• Create documentation including test plans/test reports, design notes, manufacturing instructions, interface control documents, and operating instructions
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve issues and experience multiple aspects of an engineering design process

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
• Hands‑on experience with prototyping, debugging, and testing embedded electronics using standard laboratory equipment
• Basic knowledge of embedded software/firmware development process from source code to compilation into deployable build artifacts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PCB design, schematic capture, and layout; familiarity with Altium Designer preferred
• Experience with Verilog or VHDL languages and synthesis; Xilinx or Intel experience preferred
• Experience with embedded programming in C; Microchip toolchain experience preferred
• Experience with C# (.NET) and LabView is a plus

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.