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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$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

$113K - $150K *

Elevate facility operations by leading maintenance planning and reliability initiatives across cGMP manufacturing sites, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration to enhance asset perform...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$113K - $140K *

Champion the reliability and performance of critical systems, driving architecture evolution and incident response. Collaborate with a skilled team across AWS and Azure, ensuring security and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive reliability enhancements by analyzing rotating equipment performance, diagnosing issues, and implementing solutions. Collaborate across refinery operations to boost efficiency and ensure optimal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $204K *

Elevate your career as a Principal Systems Engineer, driving system design, requirements development, and integration activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program e...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Drive automation and reliability in global payment systems by designing, building, and evolving infrastructure as code. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data platforms and deploy AI...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by overseeing equipment lifecycle verification, ensuring compliance with specifications, and driving accountability across teams to deliver high-reliability const...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Optimize testing and evaluation of Life Safety and Security products, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaborate with clients, manage projects, and mentor junior staff while maintaining a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Empower our cloud platform's production health by leading incident response, enhancing monitoring with AI, and executing seamless upgrades. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational excellence an...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $227K *

Innovate verification strategies for complex analog and mixed-signal designs. Lead teams, mentor engineers, and drive cross-organizational collaboration to enhance product quality and reliability whil...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$157K - $227K *

Join a team that's redefining verification strategies for complex analog and mixed-signal designs. Leverage your expertise to lead innovative methodologies, mentor engineers, and drive quality assuran...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $194K *

Engineer advanced control systems and lead complex projects, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop policies, mentor junior staff, and enhance syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$121K - $259K *

Drive the future of AI/ML quality engineering by developing strategies for governance, verification, and validation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mission-critical systems meet rig...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$207K - $300K *

Lead and inspire a team of software engineers to drive AI innovation, optimize GPU infrastructure, and enhance product strategy while managing large-scale projects across multiple teams and locations...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring data integrity through automated testing. You'll design and implement tests for hardware and software, identifying issues and guiding deployment readiness whil...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in designing and managing innovative aerospace systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance safety and efficiency in aviation technology. Your expertise will shape the...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Empower innovative reliability practices by leading service excellence, mentoring engineers, and optimizing AI tooling for mission-critical systems in a collaborative, hybrid work environment spanning...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $110K *

Inspire quality excellence by maintaining quality systems, conducting audits, and leading problem-solving initiatives in a dynamic metals manufacturing environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $145K *

Unlock innovative electrical designs for advanced wafer probe card solutions. Manage projects from requirements to production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, manufa...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $251K *

Transform product development by leveraging your software engineering expertise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the full lifecycle of innovative solutions, utilizing agile methodolog...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving reliability initiatives, analyzing equipment performance, and implementing maintenance strategies to enhance asset reliability and operational efficiency across the busines...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $180K *

Join us in shaping the future of data architecture! Leverage your expertise in GCP, data modeling, and pipeline design to drive enterprise-grade solutions that enhance business capabilities and suppor...

3 weeks ago

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

$134K - $180K *

Partner with us to design and implement scalable data solutions, driving enterprise architecture and governance. Leverage your expertise in GCP, data modeling, and data processing to enhance business...

3 weeks ago

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

$128K - $188K *

Drive your career with impactful technical sales in the medical device sector. Lead customer engagements, identify new business opportunities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance pr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by managing reliability teams, enhancing maintenance strategies, and driving productivity improvements in electronics facilities. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and sup...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.