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.

Find Principal Reliability Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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$179K - $234K *

Lead the charge in developing a high-performing Solutions Engineering team, driving pre-sales strategies, optimizing processes, and collaborating across functions to enhance customer success and accel...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the development of innovative Provider Onboarding solutions, architecting robust systems and mentoring engineers to enhance mental healthcare access. Drive product implementations and build scala...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$193K - $285K *

Redefine the future of security at scale by leading innovative product engineering efforts. Drive collaboration, technical vision, and proactive controls to ensure a secure and resilient delivery ecos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

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Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $308K *

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Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $308K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$186K - $232K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$224K - $431K *

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Colorado, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$242K - $275K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $275K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$139K - $285K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $195K *

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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Kentucky, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $145K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$111K - $180K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$88K - $105K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $175K *

Lead the charge in Model-Based Systems Engineering, collaborating with experts across diverse domains to develop cutting-edge solutions. Utilize your skills in SysML and modeling tools to drive innova...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $190K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $177K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.