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Sr Reliability Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Long Range Radars department is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer, focusing on the Reliability Engineer ...

Senior Reliability Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$150K - $195K/yr

WHOOP is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to lead the charge in ensuring our hardware products deliver a consistent, high-reliability experience for members. In this critical role, you will ...

Sr. Manager, SRE

Webster, MA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

A Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Senior Manager is responsible for the vision, strategy, and practice of SRE across the organization. Owns reliability, availability, performance, and scalability ...

Sr. Manager, SRE

Webster, MA · On-site

$111 - $185/hr

Create Alert A Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Senior Manager is responsible for the vision, strategy, and practice of SRE across the organization. Owns reliability, availability, performance, and ...

Senior Software Engineer, Reliability Remote, US About Nametag Nametag is building the future of secure digital identity. Our mission is to make it easy for people and organizations to prove who they ...

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How much do sr reliability engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for sr reliability engineer in Massachusetts is $70.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58.03 and $84.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sr Reliability Engineer vs Reliability Engineer?

AspectSr Reliability EngineerReliability Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in engineering, certifications like CRE or Six Sigma often preferredBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, similar certifications
Work EnvironmentTypically in manufacturing, energy, or tech industries focusing on system reliability and failure analysisSimilar industries, focusing on designing, testing, and improving product or system reliability
Employer UsageUsed in companies seeking experienced engineers to lead reliability projectsUsed for entry to mid-level roles focused on reliability assessments

The main difference is experience level and responsibility. Sr Reliability Engineers often lead projects and have more advanced certifications, while Reliability Engineers focus on supporting reliability tasks. Both roles require similar credentials and work in comparable environments, but the senior role involves more leadership and strategic planning.

How does a Sr Reliability Engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability?

As a Sr Reliability Engineer, you will regularly work alongside operations, development, and QA teams to identify potential reliability risks and implement solutions. This often involves facilitating root cause analyses after incidents, sharing best practices, and leading reliability-focused design reviews. Effective communication and the ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations are key, as your insights directly influence infrastructure and product decisions. This collaborative approach helps foster a culture of reliability across the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Reliability Engineer?

To thrive as a Sr Reliability Engineer, you need expertise in reliability engineering principles, root cause analysis, and a relevant engineering degree, often with several years of industry experience. Familiarity with reliability software (such as ReliaSoft or Minitab), maintenance management systems, and certifications like Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) are commonly required. Strong problem-solving abilities, proactive communication, and leadership skills help you drive reliability initiatives and collaborate across teams. These competencies are vital to ensure equipment uptime, reduce failures, and improve operational efficiency in complex industrial environments.

What does a Sr Reliability Engineer do?

A Sr Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products, systems, or processes operate reliably and efficiently over their expected lifecycle. They analyze failure data, develop reliability test plans, and implement strategies to predict and prevent failures. Their role often involves collaborating with design, manufacturing, and maintenance teams to improve product quality and reduce downtime. Additionally, they may use reliability modeling tools and statistical techniques to assess risk and recommend improvements. This position typically requires advanced engineering knowledge and experience in reliability engineering principles.

What cities in Massachusetts are hiring for Sr Reliability Engineer jobs?

Cities in Massachusetts with the most Sr Reliability Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Sr Reliability Engineer job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,323 per year, or $70.3 per hour.

Senior Reliability Engineer

Raytheon

Woburn, MA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


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Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) Long Range Radars department is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer, focusing on the Reliability Engineer discipline.  This role is an onsite role based out of Woburn, MA location. Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is responsible for ensuring our products are Safe, Reliable, Maintainable and delivered on time.  Life Cycle Engineering consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices and our customers.  Our Life Cycle Engineering disciplines participate in the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation.  Our focus area is product support, including the following disciplines: Reliability, System Safety, and Supportability.


What You Will Do

This role will support both functions of Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) Engineering and Failure Reporting Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) Engineering and will be responsible for executing the RAM/FRACAS program activities such as:

  • Conducting RAM analyses, including reliability predictions and maintainability predictions.

  • Performing Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analyses (FMECA) and Fault Detection/Fault Isolation (FDFI) analyses.

  • Generating Reliability Block Diagrams (RBDs)/system models.

  • Defining/allocating RAM requirements.

  • Reviewing field failure data and assessing performance using calculations such as Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Mean Time Between Critical Failure (MTBCF) & Operational Availability (Ao).

  • Interpreting data and analyzing results.

  • Ensuring performance compliance to requirements.

  • Assisting in maintaining FMECAs and RBDs.

  • Providing RAM input and support to program meetings such as Failure Review Boards (FRBs) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs).

  • Working cross-functionally with Sustainment, Site, and other Life Cycle Engineering teams.

  • Supporting the proposal process in developing Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for RAM work.

  • Tracking Earned Value (EV) and providing accurate status on the schedule and budget for the RAM scope.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience.

  • Experience with Failure Analysis, Reliability, and/or FRACAS Engineering concepts.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Experience with Reliability Engineering Concepts including knowledge of reliability and maintainability predictions, FMECA/FDFI, RBDs, MTBF/MTBCF, Ao.

  • Electrical Engineering experience, Electrical Engineering degree/education preferred.

  • Task leadership or project management experience, familiar with concepts such as Earned Value.

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to present technical material to audiences.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

What We Offer

  • Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

  • Relocation Eligibility – Relocation assistance available.

Learn More & Apply Now!

  • Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. 

  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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