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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$88K - $149K *

Unlock potential by designing scalable data pipelines and microservices that enhance data accuracy and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational excellence...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $219K *

Engage in designing and building scalable enterprise software solutions, focusing on cloud-native applications and microservices. Collaborate across teams to deliver secure, resilient platforms that e...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $219K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Software Engineer, driving innovation in scalable enterprise solutions. Collaborate across teams to design secure, resilient APIs and cloud-native applications that enh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Transform reliability engineering by leading innovative test development and design for critical electro-mechanical subsystems. Drive product goals into actionable reliability requirements while mento...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product quality through innovative process controls and data-driven improvements. Collaborate with engineering and operations to drive continuous quality enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance product quality through process controls, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with engineering and operations to drive defect preventio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $204K *

Drive the design and development of advanced infrared imaging systems, ensuring high performance and reliability in challenging environments. Collaborate across disciplines to meet technical, cost, an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $150K *

Unlock potential by enhancing the reliability and scalability of our production platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate processes, resolve incidents, and leverage AI for operatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$208K - $244K *

Lead the charge in architecting robust resiliency strategies for AWS environments. Drive business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational excellence while collaborating across teams to enhance...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives to drive product excellence and efficiency in manufacturing processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance quality systems and ensure su...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing our cloud infrastructure as a Site Reliability Engineer, ensuring performance, reliability, and security while collaborating with development teams to optimize operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion the reliability architecture for critical business systems, influencing engineering practices across teams. Drive incident management, observability, and deployment safety to ensure scalable...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $151K *

Lead the charge in driving engineering excellence through project coordination, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely delivery of R&D and value engineering initiatives i...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $192K *

Pioneer innovative AI-driven software solutions while leading a dynamic engineering team. Drive project delivery, mentor talent, and establish best practices to enhance operational efficiency and deli...

1 week ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Develop and design a firm-wide risk platform, integrating engineering, data, and investment risk. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable analytics solutions while mentoring...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $224K *

Elevate innovation by joining a dynamic team focused on signal processing, control systems, and real-world applications. Collaborate with experts to develop cutting-edge solutions that address complex...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $205K *

Join a team that's designing and operating secure, scalable platform infrastructure for critical digital assets. Leverage your SRE expertise to enhance reliability, performance, and security across hy...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing GaN technology reliability through collaboration, proactive testing methodologies, and data analysis. Drive product qualification and ensure effective execution of reliabi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $120K *

Innovate and lead a world-class Reliability Engineering program, enhancing equipment reliability and production efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes and tools that...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Elevate equipment reliability and production efficiency by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes, tools, and standards tha...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall effectiveness...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Explore the opportunity to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement processes and too...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Pioneer a world-class Reliability Engineering program, enhancing equipment reliability and production efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes and tools that drive meas...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Lead the implementation of a world-class Reliability Engineering program, enhancing equipment reliability and production efficiency through innovative processes and cross-functional collaboration, whi...

Omaha, NERemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.