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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$107K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer, leading innovative design solutions for test systems in jet engine development. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure compliance, safe...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate plant reliability by leading initiatives that enhance uptime, safety, and quality in a dynamic dairy manufacturing environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to implement maintenance strategi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$89K - $148K *

Unlock the potential of wind turbine reliability by leveraging data-driven insights to enhance design, optimize maintenance, and forecast performance. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure robu...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $148K *

Champion the reliability of wind turbine hardware through data-driven engineering, applying mechanical principles to large datasets. Join a team that transforms performance data into actionable insigh...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $148K *

Shape the future of wind energy by architecting turbine reliability models. Utilize engineering principles to transform data into actionable insights, driving hardware design improvements and optimizi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $204K *

Unlock potential by leading RF design efforts for tactical missile programs. Collaborate across disciplines to develop complex RF subassemblies, ensuring compliance with stringent performance standard...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $87K *

Transform supplier quality assurance by evaluating manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance, and driving corrective actions throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate across teams to uphold qua...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead integration efforts for modernizing space launch ranges, ensuring mission success through advanced systems architecture and collaboration across engineering disciplines to enhance operational cap...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$146K - $306K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and development of advanced mechanical systems. Drive innovation, establish best practices, and mentor teams to ensure reliability and manufacturability in high...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $175K *

Shape the future of electrical testing by leading technical initiatives, mentoring specialists, and enhancing test processes to ensure quality and efficiency in production. Collaborate across teams to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $175K *

Lead the charge in advancing electrical test processes, establishing best practices, and mentoring a team of Test Specialists. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust testing and qual...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $131K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing production quality through innovative engineering solutions. Collaborate on new product introductions and streamline operations while applying advanced qualit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Unlock potential by driving quality engineering initiatives in production, supporting new product launches, and enhancing operational efficiency through problem-solving methodologies and quality manag...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced DSP capabilities for space-based RF payloads. Oversee the full lifecycle from algorithm development to real-time implementation, collaborating with cross-functio...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $275K *

Transform advanced DSP capabilities for space-based RF payloads. Lead the full development lifecycle, from algorithm design to real-time implementation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to me...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by providing expert technical support for IT Test and Evaluation. Collaborate on test methodologies, execute plans, and analyze data to ensure software reliability and compliance in...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of subsea electronics test systems, ensuring reliability through rigorous testing and collaboration with design engineers. Own the end-to-end process from design to execution, en...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$116K - $177K *

Lead the charge in enterprise Linux engineering, overseeing design, reliability, and support for Linux systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure optimal performance and security while mentoring juni...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Advance quality assurance by managing QMS processes, ensuring compliance, and leading internal audits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance documentation practices and drive continuous i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development and enhancement of automated test solutions for high-speed interconnect products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing proce...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and enhance automated test solutions for high-speed interconnect products, ensuring quality and efficiency across global manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$165K - $200K *

Elevate software quality assurance practices in a dynamic environment. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and reliability of medical devices, while developing innovative methodologies to...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$62K - $119K *

Discover a dynamic role where you'll lead quality engineering efforts, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in high-tech vision products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive exc...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $165K *

Champion the development of innovative thermal management devices, driving R&D efforts from concept to commercialization while collaborating with cross-functional teams to address customer thermal cha...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive reliability improvements in automotive electronics by leveraging advanced data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to ensure optimal performance and risk mitigation throughout the produc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.