Reliability Engineer Jobs in Florida
Reliability Engineer jobs in Florida are in strong and steady demand, with hiring concentrated in aerospace and defense, utilities and power generation, and heavy manufacturing, and openings at every level from early-career to senior principal. Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville lead the market, anchored by large employers such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Duke Energy Florida, each with ongoing reliability programs tied to their Florida facilities. The most sought-after specialties are systems reliability engineering, predictive maintenance, and failure mode and effects analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Overview
The Applications Development Senior Manager is a senior management level position responsible for accomplishing results through the management of a team or department in an effort to establish and implement new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.
The Site Reliability Engineer is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and reliability activities.
Responsibilities:
- Service Reliability - Monitor, Measure and analyze the system's performance and availability.
- Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
- Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
- Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
- Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
- Serve as advisor or coach to junior SRE engineers, allocating work as necessary
- Automation - SREs' role is to develop and maintain automated tools and systems to manage and monitor the infrastructure. Reduce manual intervention, human errors and the time it takes to perform routine tasks.
- Capacity Planning and Scalability - periodically assess the capacity of needs of services and work on scaling them to handle the increased usage. Plan for resource allocation, manage load balancing and ensure the system can handle demand fluctuations
- Incident Management - Work to detect, diagnose and resolve issues quickly to minimize the impact on users and business. Conduct post-incident reviews to learn and improve system's reliability
- Cross-Functional Collaboration - SREs must work with different development teams, product owners and other stakeholders to ensure seamless deliveries and aligning to a common goal.
Recommended Qualifications:
- 6-10 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry
- Experience as Applications Development Manager
- Experience as senior level in an Applications Development role
- Stakeholder and people management experience
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Proven project management skills
- Basic knowledge of industry practices and standards
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree preferred
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
Technology-
Job Family:
Applications Development-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Tampa Florida United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$113,840.00 - $170,760.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Other Relevant Skills
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 06, 2026-
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in reliability engineer jobs across Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Proven experience applying FMEA, RCM, or reliability-centered maintenance methodologies in an industrial setting
- Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as SAP PM, IBM Maximo, or equivalent maintenance management software
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) credential from ASQ preferred or actively pursued
- Experience with root cause analysis tools including Weibull analysis, fault tree analysis, or fishbone diagrams
- Working knowledge of Florida utility, aerospace, or manufacturing regulatory and safety compliance standards
Reliability Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a reliability engineer in Florida?
The concrete path starts with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Florida does not require a specific state license for reliability engineers in most industrial settings, though earning your Professional Engineer (PE) license through the Florida Board of Professional Engineers strengthens your candidacy for senior roles. The ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) credential is widely recognized by Florida aerospace, defense, and utility employers and is one of the most direct differentiators in the hiring process.
Which companies hire reliability engineers in Florida?
Employers hiring reliability engineers in Florida right now include L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and BNY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Florida's deep aerospace and defense industry, combined with its large utility and power generation footprint, means that reliability engineer demand here is driven by a mix of federal contractors, regulated utilities, and heavy manufacturers with permanent Florida operations.
Which Florida cities have the most reliability engineer jobs?
Miami, Tampa, and Orlando account for the largest share of reliability engineer openings in Florida. Orlando and the Space Coast corridor concentrate aerospace and defense hiring, including operations tied to Kennedy Space Center, while Tampa draws from a broad mix of utilities, defense contractors, and manufacturing, and Jacksonville's industrial port economy and Naval Station Mayport generate consistent demand for reliability professionals in both commercial and government-adjacent roles.
Are there remote reliability engineer jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. Reliability engineering is largely a hands-on discipline centered on physical equipment, site inspections, and plant-floor data collection, so most roles require on-site presence. About 80% of reliability engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in the analytical and reporting side of the work, such as data-driven reliability modeling, CMMS administration, or reliability program management rather than direct maintenance execution.
How can I get hired as a reliability engineer in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a maintenance or process engineering role at a Florida manufacturer or utility, where you build hands-on equipment knowledge before moving into a dedicated reliability function. Large Florida employers in aerospace and power generation, including defense contractors on the Space Coast and investor-owned utilities, hire entry-level engineers into rotating programs that include reliability assignments. Pursuing the ASQ CRE exam, even while still in an adjacent role, signals seriousness to hiring managers. A portfolio documenting a root cause analysis or an FMEA project, even from coursework, strengthens an early-career application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to reliability engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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