Reliability Engineer Jobs in California
Reliability Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in aerospace and defense, semiconductor manufacturing, energy utilities, and industrial automation across a seniority range from entry-level associates through principal engineers. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Diego, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Qualcomm, and Pacific Gas and Electric maintain deep reliability engineering teams. The most in-demand specialties are systems reliability, failure analysis, and RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety) engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description: The Hardware Reliability Engineering team is looking for an engineer, who can execute reliability test on Main Logic Boards, identify issues with Hardware module integration through FMEA, system reliability testing, failure analysis and finally quantify the reliability of a design.
Responsibilities:
- Development and execution of detailed test plans and compiling test & failure data.
- Statistical data analysis to provide risk assessments for the product design.
- Research failure modes for new technologies to perform extensive FMEA (Failure Modes & Effect Analysis).
- Prioritizing and completing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Providing design recommendations to cross-functional team to improve product reliability.
- Interacting with a wide variety of individuals and teams to communicate results.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience performing reliability testing including Mechanical Stress Tests, Shock/ Drop/Vibration Testing & Environmental Tests.
- In depth understanding of failure Analysis analytical techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-Ray, SEM/EDS, FTIR, XPS etc).
- Knowledge of JEDEC/IPC standards for semiconductor package qualifications.
- Strong statistical and data analysis skills, ideally using Matlab, Python, or R.
- Extensive experience with Silicon product level reliability qualification, associated failure modes and lifetime behavior modeling.
- Extraordinary problem solving abilities.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to be able to provide concise summaries to senior executive team and drive in-depth discussions with cross-functional team.
- Strong attention to detail, to drive architecture in the early phase of the projects.
- Efficient time management skills to handle multiple projects at the same time.
- Dynamic and “can do” attitude with collaborative spirit and product enthusiasm.
- Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or an equivalent field. Masters or PhD is preferred.
- Experience with semiconductor packages or consumer electronics is a plus.
Type: Full Time
Location: Cupertino Onsite or Remote
Pay Range: $40+/hr DOE
Submit resume to jobs@OSIengineering.com
Description: The Hardware Reliability Engineering team is looking for an engineer, who can execute reliability test on Main Logic Boards, identify issues with Hardware module integration through FMEA, system reliability testing, failure analysis and finally quantify the reliability of a design.
Responsibilities:
- Development and execution of detailed test plans and compiling test & failure data.
- Statistical data analysis to provide risk assessments for the product design.
- Research failure modes for new technologies to perform extensive FMEA (Failure Modes & Effect Analysis).
- Prioritizing and completing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Providing design recommendations to cross-functional team to improve product reliability.
- Interacting with a wide variety of individuals and teams to communicate results.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience performing reliability testing including Mechanical Stress Tests, Shock/ Drop/Vibration Testing & Environmental Tests.
- In depth understanding of failure Analysis analytical techniques (Optical Microscopy, X-Ray, SEM/EDS, FTIR, XPS etc).
- Knowledge of JEDEC/IPC standards for semiconductor package qualifications.
- Strong statistical and data analysis skills, ideally using Matlab, Python, or R.
- Extensive experience with Silicon product level reliability qualification, associated failure modes and lifetime behavior modeling.
- Extraordinary problem solving abilities.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal skills to be able to provide concise summaries to senior executive team and drive in-depth discussions with cross-functional team.
- Strong attention to detail, to drive architecture in the early phase of the projects.
- Efficient time management skills to handle multiple projects at the same time.
- Dynamic and “can do” attitude with collaborative spirit and product enthusiasm.
- Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or an equivalent field. Masters or PhD is preferred.
- Experience with semiconductor packages or consumer electronics is a plus.
Type: Full Time
Location: Cupertino Onsite or Remote
Pay Range: $40+/hr DOE
Submit resume to jobs@OSIengineering.com
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Reliability Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Apple20
- NVIDIA16
- Applied Materials11
- ByteDance9
- Palo Alto Networks6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software112
- Electronics & Hardware51
- Consulting & Professional Services10
- Manufacturing10
- Artificial Intelligence9
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in reliability engineer jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering from an accredited program
- Experience applying FMEA, FTA, or reliability growth modeling to production or fielded systems
- Proficiency with reliability analysis tools such as ReliaSoft Weibull++ or comparable software
- Knowledge of MIL-HDBK-217, IEC 61508, or industry-specific reliability standards relevant to California sectors
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or active pursuit preferred for senior roles at California utilities and defense primes
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills for interface with design, quality, and supply chain teams
Reliability Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a reliability engineer in California?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering followed by early-career roles in quality, test, or manufacturing engineering where reliability methods are applied. California does not require a state license specifically for reliability engineers, but many senior positions at utilities and defense contractors value or require a Professional Engineer license issued through the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists. Earning a Certified Reliability Engineer credential from the American Society for Quality strengthens any application.
Which companies hire reliability engineers in California?
Employers hiring reliability engineers in California right now include Apple, NVIDIA, and Applied Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of aerospace primes, semiconductor fabs, and large investor-owned utilities creates steady, recurring demand across the state.
Which California cities have the most reliability engineer jobs?
San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Jose have the most reliability engineer openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego anchor demand through the state's dense aerospace and defense industrial base, while San Jose and the broader Bay Area drive openings through semiconductor, clean energy, and enterprise hardware companies headquartered there.
Are there remote reliability engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Reliability engineering is inherently hands-on, involving physical testing, factory audits, and on-site failure investigations that require presence. About 21% of reliability engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate on the modeling, documentation, and standards-development side of the role rather than lab or production work.
How can I get hired as a reliability engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a quality engineer, test engineer, or manufacturing engineer role at a California aerospace or semiconductor company, then building toward reliability work by applying FMEA and root-cause analysis on the job. Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Broadcom all run structured new-graduate engineering programs in California that rotate through reliability functions. A Certified Reliability Engineer associate designation from the American Society for Quality or a completed capstone project using Weibull analysis gives a candidate a concrete edge over other new graduates.
Where can I find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each one.
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