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 - $250K *

Optimize operational efficiency by automating processes and enhancing workflows for development and machine learning teams. Contribute to maintaining secure infrastructure and ensuring reliability of...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $230K *

Optimize safety evaluations and automation for generative AI models, driving technical roadmaps and mentoring teams to enhance user trust and product integrity across Google’s platforms...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $306K *

Shape the future of scalable systems by mentoring teams and leading architecture for high-impact, fault-tolerant designs. Drive innovation and optimize performance for hyper-scale workloads while ensu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as you enhance equipment reliability and safety in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement predictive maintenance strategies and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $149K *

Drive innovation in product reliability by developing and executing comprehensive testing strategies, analyzing data for actionable insights, and collaborating across teams to enhance hardware durabil...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $149K *

Build advanced testing strategies and analyze data to enhance product reliability. Collaborate with design teams, develop validation plans, and conduct root cause analysis to drive improvements and en...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$142K - $161K *

Join us to ensure the highest quality standards for our FDA-cleared AI clinical platform. Collaborate across teams to drive software design quality, manage regulatory compliance, and enhance post-mark...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Innovate cutting-edge optical systems for national defense missions. Lead integration, calibration, and verification of advanced EO/IR payloads, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams to deliver...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Lead a team of engineers to deliver high-quality electrical solutions for complex industrial projects. Engage with clients, mentor staff, and drive business development while ensuring compliance with...

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Optimize quality processes and drive yield improvements in complex manufacturing. Lead initiatives to enhance First Pass Yield (FPY) and Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) while collaborating with cross-fu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining edge security and performance! As a Site Reliability Engineer, you'll architect and automate Akamai services, enhancing reliability and operational efficiency for high-vo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $204K *

Champion cutting-edge mechanical design for advanced radar systems, overseeing a talented team through the entire product lifecycle from concept to production while ensuring compliance with military s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the innovation in mechanical design for cutting-edge radar systems. Collaborate across disciplines, tackling complex engineering challenges from concept through production...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$209K - $270K *

Shape the future of data center solutions by leading market opportunities, customer engagement, and strategic initiatives. This role unites innovation, technical expertise, and business growth to deli...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$209K - $270K *

Lead the charge in redefining data center innovation by bridging customer needs, market opportunities, and technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate ideas into pioneering soluti...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Engineer cutting-edge robotics solutions, leading technical direction and innovation across enterprise initiatives. Collaborate with research scientists to enhance robotic behavior, autonomy, and inte...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the reliability of utility-scale inverter systems. You'll lead the reliability strategy across the product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional team...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$102K - $110K *

Empower quality excellence by enhancing management systems, driving improvements, and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues and ensure compliance, ultimately boosting product quality and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $245K *

Lead innovative software solutions for mission-critical projects, transforming customer needs into scalable applications. Collaborate in an Agile environment, guiding a team through design, testing, a...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Drive innovative communication systems development as a Principal Project Engineer, overseeing engineering execution, budget management, and multidisciplinary team collaboration to ensure program succ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading engineering efforts for advanced communication systems. Oversee project execution, manage budgets, and ensure technical compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinar...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative electrical engineering strategies for cutting-edge data center projects. Drive the design and optimization of mission-critical systems, ensuring reliability a...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Take ownership of quality assurance and reliability processes, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement in safety-critical aviation technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading safety initiatives and mentoring teams. Drive compliance and enhance safety culture across operations while conducting assessments and training. Collaborate with cross-f...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $280K *

Oversee the design and development of advanced radar systems, focusing on signal processing algorithms for target detection and tracking. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.