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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Overview

Open roles44
Top employerL3Harris
Top cityMiami, FL
Cities hiring23
Work type53% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Site Reliability Engineer - Vice President
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Site Reliability Engineer - Vice President
Citi
Tampa, Florida
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$114k - $171k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree
10,000+

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Reliability Engineer Sr - E3
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Reliability Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
Orlando, Florida
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$85k - $158k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Site Reliability Engineer II
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Site Reliability Engineer II
JPMorganChase
Tampa, Florida
Automation QA
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Specialized Engineering
10,000+

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Site Reliability Engineer Leads
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Site Reliability Engineer Leads
FIS
Jacksonville, Florida
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Hardware Reliability Test Engineer- Onsite
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Hardware Reliability Test Engineer- Onsite
Cognizant
Sunrise, Florida
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Reliability Engineer Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Miami
5 jobs
Tampa
4 jobs
Orlando
4 jobs
Lake Mary
3 jobs
Jacksonville
3 jobs
Melbourne
2 jobs
Pensacola
2 jobs
Boca Raton
2 jobs
Clearwater
2 jobs

Reliability Engineer Job Market in Florida

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

Who's Hiring

L3Harris3 open roles
Lockheed Martin3 open roles
BNY2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Energy
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Electronics & Hardware

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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