Lead Optics Engineer

Revelyst Outdoor•Irvine, CA

1d•$150,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

This position reports to the Engineering Manager, Powersports Hardgoods and allows you the flexibility to work from your home office with travel as agreed to our Irvine and Dongguan office. As the Lead Optics Engineer, you'll use your exceptional skills and knowledge of products and processes to bring innovative and complex engineered solutions to completion. Your focus will be to support the Industrial Design department utilizing your engineering knowledge to assess and solve complex engineering problems. Implement tools such as 3D CAD systems to generate surface and solid models, 3D assemblies, 2D drawings and layouts into a proper workflow that can supplement the objectives for Industrial Design. Be responsible for continuously improving process and workflow tasks to increase efficiencies between modifying and maintaining factory CAD data into the working file CAD data that can be compiled and communicated between Industrial Design and manufacturing as needed. Build and follow the foundation of the product readiness process that will result in functional, high quality, on-time, and cost-effective Bike, Snow and Powersports products that are an accurate reflection of Revelyst’s position as an industry leader.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 4 or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
7-10+ years experience designing optical or opto‑mechanical systems from concept through production (lead ownership of at least one shipped product line).
Proficiency in mechanical systems and sub-assemblies related to sport products preferably
Optical materials & coatings expertise—e.g., polycarbonate/Trivex/acrylic lens selection; anti‑fog, hard‑coat, mirror, and polarized treatments; coating specs and vendor communication.
Able to solve complex engineering problems related to mechanism integration within determined boundary conditions
Design‑for‑manufacture (DFM) for molded optics and assemblies (injection molding, coating process windows, tooling tolerances, yield and cost drivers)
Highly detail oriented
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to understand the responsibilities between new product development and R&D objectives/tasks
Organized with the ability to setup and conduct technical review meetings between departments of varying disciplines and expertise
Fluid task management skillset
Microsoft Office suite experience

Nice To Haves

Action‑sports / outdoor optics experience: managing glare, UV, fogging, abrasion, impact, and temperature/humidity cycling in real‑world use.
Understanding of impact/cyclic load lab testing equipment and testing procedures associated with sport products
Standards & compliance awareness (optical safety, UV/impact/helmet/goggle standards) and familiarity with reliability test methods for consumer gear.
Experience Traveling Internationally to visit factory partners

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of optical components (lenses, visors, shields, assemblies) using CAD tools such as CATIA or SolidWorks.
Develop optical models, simulations, and tolerance analyses to predict performance and ensure manufacturability.
Integrate optical system requirements with mechanical, ergonomic, and industrial design constraints for high‑performance action‑sports products.
Evaluate and specify optical materials, coatings, and surface treatments (anti‑fog, polarization, anti‑scratch, mirrors) for durability and clarity.
Lead prototyping and validation of optical components, including 3D‑printed parts, coated samples, and vendor‑produced assemblies.
Plan and execute optical performance testing (clarity, distortion, transmittance, glare, UV response, fog resistance) to verify design intent.
Collaborate with domestic and international suppliers to commercialize optical designs, evaluate tooling and manufacturing processes, and resolve technical issues.
Visit vendor’s manufacturing facilities to sample and commercialize intended product design.
Study vendor’s development techniques, production processes and technological capabilities to enhance professional knowledge, further vendor relationship and assist in the innovation of product design/development.
Manage project scope, schedules, cost, risks, and deliverables for optical subsystems, ensuring alignment with product development timelines.
Present optical design concepts, prototype results, and performance findings to cross‑functional teams including Industrial Design and Merchandising.
Create and maintain detailed documentation, including drawings, specifications, test plans, and technical reports.
Mentor junior engineers and guide cross‑functional partners on optical design principles, best practices, and performance considerations.