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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$134K - $247K *

Transform aerospace and automotive structures through advanced structural analysis, optimizing designs with cutting-edge CAE methodologies. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to drive innovati...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $147K *

Join a dynamic team to design and test cutting-edge electrical systems for launch vehicles. Engage in cradle-to-grave engineering, collaborating across disciplines to ensure mission success while enha...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Design innovative Civil systems for mission-critical environments, ensuring compliance and safety. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver reliable infrastructure solutions that enhance ope...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $210K *

Lead hardware architecture and development for mission-critical electronics systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure design integrity, resolve technical issues, and mentor engineers while managing...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize failure analysis processes by developing tests and diagnostics for silicon and system-level issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and enhance lab workflows...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by ensuring the stability and performance of trading systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to manage incidents, deliver configurations, and enhance processes in a fa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $164K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing reactor safety through advanced thermal-hydraulic stability analyses, collaborating across disciplines to support operational needs and innovative fuel design...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance in aerospace and defense by leading customer-focused initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance across programs while collaborating with cross-fun...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to groundbreaking fusion energy projects by designing and implementing advanced RF circuits and diagnostic systems. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize performance and drive innovati...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engage teams in enhancing quality systems for customer projects, driving improvements through detailed analysis and leadership. Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve quality issues, ensuring top-ti...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer quality assurance initiatives by leading engineering teams to enhance product quality and compliance. Drive process improvements, develop quality systems, and interface with customers to resol...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$181K - $290K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of autonomous vehicle technology by leading reliability efforts for next-gen hardware systems, ensuring robustness through rigorous assessments and cross-functiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$163K - $261K *

Lead the charge in ensuring hardware reliability for next-gen autonomous systems. Collaborate with top partners to drive rigorous assessments, predictive modeling, and proactive risk mitigation, shapi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential in a pivotal role supporting cutting-edge DoD programs. Collaborate with experts to enhance microelectronics security, assess vulnerabilities, and drive innovation in anti-tamper...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion advanced anti-tamper technologies by assessing microelectronics and collaborating with military labs to enhance weapon systems' security against exploitation, ensuring the protection of U.S...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $270K *

Transform large-scale GPU cloud infrastructure by building automation frameworks and self-healing systems. Engage in the full lifecycle of services, enhancing reliability and efficiency while reducing...

California, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by providing principal-level test engineering expertise in a commercial cloud environment, enhancing product quality through automated testing and collaboration within Agile teams...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $250K *

Lead the design and development of advanced military electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to create innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards while driving high-impact...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance processes by analyzing data, managing customer complaints, and guiding teams in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold high standards in m...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $118K *

Drive quality excellence in medical device manufacturing by supporting compliance activities and enhancing quality management systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure standards are m...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $104K *

Join us to enhance quality assurance in manufacturing operations, collaborating with supervisors and engineers to drive improvements and maintain product integrity throughout the lifecycle while adher...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $247K *

Empower product development by leading and mentoring teams of engineers. Bring your expertise to complex projects while fostering creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration within a fast-paced con...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $165K *

Drive innovation in spacecraft flight software, leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions for advanced space systems. Mentor engineers and influence software architecture while tack...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$163K - $218K *

Lead innovative software design for space systems, driving technical excellence and mentoring teams. Collaborate on complex flight software solutions, ensuring performance and scalability in challengi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $143K *

Join a team that's redefining quality engineering by leading the transition to automation. Drive strategy, mentor a global QA team, and enhance testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software deliv...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.