Principal Reliability Engineer Jobs

Discover Principal Reliability Engineer opportunities on Ladders, a destination for vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Principal Reliability Engineers guide the strategies and technical practices that help organizations build dependable products, systems, and operations. Explore senior-level roles where you can shape reliability programs, solve complex engineering challenges, and influence decisions across teams.

What Does a Principal Reliability Engineer Do?

Principal Reliability Engineers lead efforts to improve the availability, safety, durability, and performance of products or systems. Depending on the industry, they may analyze failure data, assess technical risks, develop reliability models, guide testing and validation, and recommend design or process changes. They often serve as senior technical authorities, partnering with engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek extensive engineering experience and a track record of leading complex reliability initiatives. Relevant strengths may include failure-mode analysis, root-cause investigation, reliability statistics, systems engineering, risk assessment, test planning, and clear technical communication. Requirements vary by employer and industry; some positions may also call for specialized tools, standards, or experience with regulated environments.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Principal Reliability Engineer roles can be found across sectors such as aerospace, energy, manufacturing, medical technology, telecommunications, and software or cloud services. The work may focus on physical assets and products, mission-critical infrastructure, or distributed systems. Browse openings to find positions that match your technical background, preferred industry, and career goals.

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Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles, and identify positions where your reliability expertise can have a broad impact.

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$160K - $180K *

Optimize system performance as a Senior Performance Engineer, focusing on latency and resource management. Collaborate with robotics teams to enhance high-throughput execution reliability and efficien...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

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$139K - $232K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$264K - $345K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$128K - $171K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $175K *

Engineer and optimize enterprise platforms for diverse environments, ensuring seamless deployment and support. Collaborate with clients to enhance cybersecurity, compliance, and observability solution...

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$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $115K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $286K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $134K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $185K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$114K - $154K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Principal Reliability Engineer do?question toggle

    A Principal Reliability Engineer leads technical work to improve the dependability, safety, availability, and performance of products or systems. Responsibilities may include risk analysis, failure investigation, reliability modeling, testing strategy, and cross-functional technical guidance.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Principal Reliability Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for substantial engineering experience, expertise in reliability methods, and the ability to lead complex technical initiatives. Specific requirements vary by role and may include industry-specific standards, tools, or credentials.

  • Which industries hire Principal Reliability Engineers?question toggle

    Common employers operate in aerospace, energy, manufacturing, medical technology, telecommunications, and software or cloud services, among other sectors.

  • How can I find Principal Reliability Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Principal Reliability Engineer listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more and review opportunities suited to your experience.