Engineer II, Optics

2 months ago


Bozeman, United States Bushnell Full time

We are seeking a motivated Engineer to join our Outdoor Performance Product team. The Outdoor Performance strategic priorities are to be consumer-first focused, lead with power brands, and invest inwards. We will build the Outdoor Performance business by creating focus and power with the consumer. The product team will create product innovation and deliver scale through shared product design and development.


In this role, you will manage optics and optics related engineering projects from ideation through production as part of the research and development team responsible for the technical design, engineering, testing, and analysis of all products across the Riflescope, Binoculars, Small firearm aiming, & Range Finders categories. This position works cross-functionally with Engineering leadership, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Technology to ensure the products have industry-leading innovation, quality, and on-time delivery.


This position reports to the Director of Engineering, and is based out of our Bozeman, Montana office.


As the Engineer II, you will be expected to:

  • Own and drive electrical and mechanical engineering specifications for specific Bushnell, Simmons, and/or Tasco Optics products.
  • Act as our Electrical Engineering lead/expert for specific projects
  • Define and develop product requirements & specifications in alignment with product briefs in collaboration with business unit leadership.
  • Manage the full product creation lifecycle from concept to prototyping to final product launch for Optics and Optics related devices and platforms across all brands.
  • CAD design and development of product concept prototypes.
  • Collaborate with Product Development Engineers to create product system requirements, develop product solutions, and create verification and validation procedures.
  • Work hand and hand with the Product Marketing Team in the discovery, concept development, and testing of new product technologies and solutions.
  • Seek out applicable technologies from adjacent industries, with focus on the discovery and development of advanced "highly differentiated" new products.
  • Act as key member of the Engineering team to vet product performance requirements, verification test procedures, manufacturing process technologies, etc.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (merchandising, marketing, operations, supply chain) across Revelyst Outoor to deliver on time, on cost, and on brief.
  • Ensure Optics products meet all regulatory and compliance requirements and required certification of those products with the appropriate regulatory entities.
  • Continually maintain and develop the highest standards of technical quality, staying ahead of industry advancements and best practices.
  • Work closely with business unit leadership to help define long term product roadmaps for our suite of Optics products across the Bushnell, Simmons, and Tasco brands.


You have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of electrical and/or mechanical engineering product development experience.
  • Minor or 3+ years experience in Mechanical Engineering project work.
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering consumer products from concept to market.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with CAD software.
  • Experience related to military service, hunting, competitive shooting, and reloading.
  • Strong organizational skills with sharp attention to detail.
  • Technical knowledge of IoT technologies, platforms, standards, and emerging trends.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management abilities.


You might have:

  • Optics development and/or related fields such as ballistics and firearms, and related processes.
  • Experience in developing consumer products for the outdoor retail industry.


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