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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$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

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Drive excellence in Reliability Engineering by implementing world-class programs that enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency across multiple manufacturing sites, collaborating with cr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of our Reliability Engineering program by leading cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency. Drive initiatives that deliver measurable valu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Transform equipment reliability and efficiency by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes and tools that enhance performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$82K - $120K *

Transform equipment reliability and efficiency by leading a world-class Reliability Engineering program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop processes and tools that enhance performance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $155K *

Drive operational excellence as a senior technical leader, enhancing platform resiliency and stability for mission-critical applications in the financial sector. Collaborate across teams to optimize p...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $181K *

Optimize financial analysis and reporting for the SM-2 program, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic environment...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Explore innovative finite element analysis solutions as a Principal Engineer, leading product design and optimization efforts. Drive program management, refine modeling techniques, and collaborate acr...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $125K *

Optimize system reliability by monitoring critical applications, troubleshooting incidents, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure seamless operations. Join a mission-driven team dedicated t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $194K *

Shape the future of medical technology by leading IEC 60601 compliance for new product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and effectiveness in innovative medical dev...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and integrate cutting-edge avionics computing systems. Collaborate across disciplines to translate requirements into architecture, ensuring performance and compliance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $170K *

Drive excellence in manufacturing quality and reliability by evaluating processes, conducting audits, and implementing improvements. Collaborate across teams to enhance product standards and foster a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$133K - $227K *

Shape the future of on-prem Kubernetes platforms by owning provisioning tools and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions while managing infrastructure and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$133K - $227K *

Lead the charge in building and maintaining a robust on-prem Kubernetes platform, ensuring operational excellence and software innovation while collaborating closely with engineering teams to deliver...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as a Radar Cross Section Engineer, focusing on testing, analysis, and signature-reduction for advanced aerospace systems. Leverage your expertise in RCS chamber operations and rada...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Transform manufacturing excellence by ensuring quality standards meet and exceed expectations. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and enhance processes i...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Support quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product standards and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Engage dire...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $118K *

Unlock plant reliability and drive performance improvements through robust analysis and proactive maintenance strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment effectiveness and...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $224K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative structural engineering solutions. As a Principal Structural Engineer, you'll lead complex analyses and collaborate across programs to ensure desig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $247K *

Join us to architect a unified test data framework, driving automation and integration for robotic systems. Lead the design of dashboards and data schemas, empowering teams with actionable insights an...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Optimize your career by leading a dynamic geotechnical team, driving technical excellence and operational success while fostering collaboration and innovation in project delivery and business growth...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $150K *

Lead large-scale electrical engineering projects, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver innovative power conversion s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engineer strategic solutions for Digital Plant initiatives, driving the migration of legacy systems into a unified Operational Technology environment while ensuring compliance and security standards a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$92K - $110K *

Empower the future of industrial systems by leading the migration of legacy networks into a unified Operational Technology environment, ensuring secure access and compliance while collaborating with c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $120K *

Advance quality assurance practices by defining and implementing strategies that enhance software reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive co...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.