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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Overview

Open roles354+
Top employerTesla
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring57
Work type44% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Sr. Site Reliability Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services
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Sr. Site Reliability Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services
Apple
Sunnyvale, California
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$185k - $278k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Hybrid)
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Hybrid)
Cisco
San Francisco, California
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$149k - $282k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Staff Solar Field Reliability Engineer, Energy Products
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Staff Solar Field Reliability Engineer, Energy Products
Tesla
Palo Alto, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
$110k - $234k/yr
10,000+

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Field Reliability Engineer, Low Voltage Distribution
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Field Reliability Engineer, Low Voltage Distribution
Tesla
Palo Alto, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
Specialized Engineering
$92k - $196k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Principal Software Engineer, Site Reliability (Agentforce Ops)
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Principal Software Engineer, Site Reliability (Agentforce Ops)
Salesforce
San Francisco, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Software Engineering
$197k - $345k/yr
Master of Science
10,000+

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Reliability Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Hawthorne
28 jobs
Los Angeles
21 jobs
Long Beach
19 jobs
Fremont
17 jobs

Reliability Engineer Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Tesla29
  • SpaceX28
  • Vast10
  • Divergent7
  • Google6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software37
  • Manufacturing10
  • Electronics & Hardware10
  • Aerospace & Defense3
  • Automotive2

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 Tesla, SpaceX, and Vast, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, San Jose, and Hawthorne 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 56% of reliability engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 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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