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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$95K - $151K *

Pioneer reliability initiatives through engineering analysis and reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance infrastructure and customer satisfaction while managing engineering projects within elec...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $241K *

Support the integration of advanced missile defense systems by providing technical guidance, collaborating with stakeholders, and managing design and integration activities to ensure mission success a...

Today

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

$134K - $241K *

Join a dynamic team to provide technical guidance for missile defense site integration, ensuring effective collaboration across agencies and stakeholders while identifying and mitigating design gaps t...

2 weeks ago

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

$134K - $241K *

Lead the charge in providing technical guidance and support for missile defense integration, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure effective system design and performance while addressing gaps an...

2 weeks ago

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

$139K - $168K *

Oversee product complaint investigations and ensure compliance with FDA regulations and ISO standards. Collaborate with teams to maintain quality practices and perform data analysis to support product...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $198K *

Develop and test avionics hardware for spacecraft programs, collaborating across disciplines. Engage in all phases of electrical hardware development, from design to production, while ensuring high re...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$83K - $155K *

Partner with us to drive innovation in high-speed digital design. Leverage your expertise in DDR memory, PCIe, and PAM4 signaling to solve complex technical challenges and enhance customer success in...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform quality assurance by analyzing KPIs and driving improvements through advanced quality tools. Collaborate with customers and internal teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance, while d...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $225K *

Elevate your career as a senior technical quality leader, driving integration testing and automation standards in a complex healthcare environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure qu...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $140K *

Lead supplier quality initiatives, driving improvement through audits, investigations, and collaboration across teams to enhance the reliability of components for advanced energy products...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $135K *

Drive operational excellence by leveraging data analysis and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Lead initiatives that enhance performance across functions, mentor teams, and align improvements with strateg...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in shaping hardware reliability for cutting-edge autonomous construction machines. Lead engineering programs and work cross-functionally to ensure optimal machine...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion the durability of high-temperature turbine and combustor components, ensuring compliance with performance and repairability standards throughout the product lifecycle. Lead analyses, design a...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, managing and scaling our DevOps platform. You'll ensure system resilience and efficiency while collaborating with robotics teams to enhance i...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead a skilled maintenance team to enhance reliability and maximize asset uptime while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement through effective leadership and process management...

Utopia, NBIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$124K - $135K *

Lead the development and implementation of quality plans, ensuring compliance with agency specifications while overseeing QA/QC activities and documentation for large-scale construction projects in tr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$98K - $147K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance patient safety through effective risk management strategies in medical device development, ensuring compliance and quality throughout the product lif...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance for complex electro-mechanical systems, driving initiatives that ensure product integrity and operational excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to re...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $234K *

Join a dynamic team as a System Technical Lead, driving board design and integration for next-gen server systems. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to shape architecture, validate prototypes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Help us ensure product excellence by developing and implementing robust quality assurance processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify defects, drive improvements, and maintain compl...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leading power systems engineering for transmission protection. Drive compliance, enhance reliability, and guide teams in innovative solutions to shape the future of energy with adv...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $133K *

Drive quality assurance in solid rocket motor propellant manufacturing, ensuring process integrity and compliance. Collaborate with engineering teams to optimize production and radiographic NDT capabi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team to design and evaluate innovative data center infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance through advanced cooling solutions, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adhere...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$131K - $237K *

Unlock potential by leading technical solutions for airborne ISR systems. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage project budgets, and drive innovation in sensor integration while ensuring mission align...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $104K *

Empower your career with hands-on experience as an intern in site reliability, enhancing global system performance through observability, automation, and collaboration with a skilled tech team...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.