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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$145K - $175K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Architect, where you'll shape enterprise data architecture, drive data lifecycle strategies, and ensure governance while collaborating with engineering teams to en...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $193K *

Transform healthcare technology by leading product strategy and execution for a revenue integrity solution. Drive innovation, engage stakeholders, and optimize outcomes to enhance hospital operations...

Draper, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by architecting and building intelligent workflows to integrate models and enterprise data into scalable, production-ready solutions that ensure compliance...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $150K *

Pioneer your career by leading nuclear engineering initiatives, ensuring safety and compliance across multidisciplinary teams. Leverage your expertise in Small Modular Reactor designs and criticality...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $190K *

Develop and scale backend systems for a data infrastructure platform, focusing on PostgreSQL, Kafka event pipelines, and GraphQL APIs. Collaborate across teams to enhance data usability and support cl...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $127K *

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Ann Arbor, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $195K *

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Vancouver, BCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $220K *

Lead the charge in enhancing security tooling for compliance and cybersecurity. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate security checks, ensuring a robust pipeline that balances speed and secur...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $175K *

Engineer your career with a Senior Software Safety Engineer role focused on developing safety-critical autonomous systems. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance software safety process...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$245K - $337K *

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California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K *

Innovate your career as a Principal Data Engineer, designing cutting-edge data infrastructure and lakehouse solutions. Leverage modern AI tools to enhance performance and quality while collaborating w...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $229K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $169K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$229K - $260K *

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $245K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $193K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $143K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $120K *

Champion quality assurance in GIS software by developing test plans, validating data, and ensuring reliability for Army geospatial applications. Collaborate with experts to enhance automated testing p...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Design and develop transformative AI/ML models and solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve complex business problems, and ensure performance and scalability of integration in pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $195K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.