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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$80K - $95K *

Explore a pivotal role in enhancing reliability and safety for landing systems. Utilize engineering principles to guide projects, solve complex problems, and ensure compliance with safety standards wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $235K *

Lead the design of heavy civil structures, providing technical direction and mentoring teams on major infrastructure projects. Drive project success through innovative solutions, effective communicati...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$98K - $148K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading investigations, managing nonconforming materials, and collaborating with vendors and engineering teams to enhance product quality and compliance with in...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate reliability into the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$87K - $120K *

Drive innovation in Reliability Engineering by overseeing projects, enhancing safety, and coordinating with Operations to improve efficiency and environmental standards. Utilize your analytical skills...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $120K *

Contribute to the advancement of Reliability Engineering projects while enhancing site safety and operational efficiency through innovative solutions and collaboration with various departments. Drive...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$113K - $188K *

Lead the charge in enhancing gas turbine reliability through advanced risk modeling and cross-functional collaboration. Drive technical guidance and mentorship for engineers, ensuring optimal performa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $188K *

Transform the future of gas turbine reliability by leading technical risk modeling and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring optimal performance and support for MYA Services and New Product Introdu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$126K - $153K *

Transform healthcare safety by leading multi-hospital engagements, applying High Reliability Organization principles, and driving operational improvements to enhance patient care and trust across dive...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Manage engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Lead cross-functional teams, facilitate communication, and implement best practices to enha...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize client compliance engagements by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF standards while driving operational excellence and fostering strong rel...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $155K *

Transform the reliability architecture of complex medical devices by leading cross-functional teams, executing reliability programs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards throughout the prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Discover innovative solutions as you oversee the seamless release and disaster recovery of backend services across global regions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to automate processes and e...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the transformation of incident management by migrating from Moogsoft to PagerDuty. Redesign workflows, integrate monitoring tools, and ensure seamless production monitoring with zero downtime whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Architect innovative software solutions for semiconductor test platforms, integrating design and coding with hands-on technical leadership while collaborating with global engineering teams to deliver...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in architecting advanced electrical board solutions for defense and aerospace. Impact real-world applications with innovative designs while collaborating effectively across disciplines...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Invent the future of defense technology by leading high-speed electrical design projects. Collaborate to create robust board solutions for mission-critical systems, ensuring reliability and performanc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Lead innovative hardware design initiatives in mission-critical environments. Provide technical oversight and mentorship while engaging in complex electrical engineering projects and collaborating wit...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $108K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring product quality through comprehensive analysis and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain standards and implement effectiv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality and compliance for mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to uphold standards, conduct inspections, and drive continuous improvement in mission...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $200K *

Elevate spacecraft performance by leading structural dynamics analysis for mechanisms. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to ensure reliability from launch to orbit, developing finite element...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $200K *

Drive structural dynamics analysis for spacecraft mechanisms, ensuring reliability from launch to orbit. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop finite element models and translate resul...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$141K - $226K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product reliability through innovative engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop automation solutions, focusing on life testing and desi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Manage and enhance the reliability of production systems at scale, collaborating with engineering teams to improve performance, incident response, and system resilience, while driving observability an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $226K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product reliability through innovative engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute life-testing strategies for robotics and au...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.