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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$102K - $189K *

Shape the future of AI in legal tech by building scalable backend systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and mentor fellow engineers in a dynamic, fast-paced...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage engineering reviews and technical support, ensuring customer satisfaction and equipment reliability. Collaborate with internal teams and pipeline operators to deliver...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Collaborate across teams to drive the development and integration of advanced airborne systems. Lead requirements management and design efforts to ensure technical performance and mission readiness th...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Optimize product quality by leading engineering projects, ensuring compliance with ISO and QSR regulations, and working collaboratively across departments to enhance performance and maintain high stan...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Elevate safety standards by leading advanced fire and explosion engineering projects. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to solve complex client challenges in energy sectors, ensuring innovativ...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by supporting safe, reliable production through engineering excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in a dynamic environment whi...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $173K *

Architect AI-driven solutions that enhance business processes and decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy scalable applications, ensuring compliance wit...

Kentucky, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Elevate our quality engineering practices by driving automation and in-sprint testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize testing processe...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $220K *

Lead advanced failure analysis initiatives, ensuring robust root cause identification and driving corrective actions to enhance product reliability and quality across components, modules, and systems...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of quality engineering by driving automation and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with data engineers to ensure high-quality code and build a culture of excellence within a dynamic...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Quality Engineer, leveraging your expertise in automation and quality assurance to enhance our data engineering processes and ensure high-quality outcomes for our sta...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your quality engineering expertise to enhance our data applications. Collaborate with stakeholders and engineers to ensure high-quality outcomes through automation and a...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Drive quality excellence by leveraging automation and stakeholder insights to enhance data engineering processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure robust testing frameworks and foster a culture of qua...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes through innovative design and continuous improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize production efficiency, quality, and s...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Innovate and lead the development of a world-class Site Reliability Engineering organization, establishing reliability practices and culture across product portfolios while driving organizational tran...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in GPU/CPU systems engineering, driving complex hardware development and integration initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and readiness, influ...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in GPU/CPU systems engineering, driving complex hardware development and integration initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and readiness, influ...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as a Lead Principal Electrical Engineer, driving GPU/CPU systems development and integration. Collaborate with top engineering teams to resolve complex challenges and ensure prod...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Join us in leading complex GPU/CPU hardware development initiatives, driving integration, validation, and production readiness. Leverage your expertise to influence engineering strategies and ensure h...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform GPU/CPU systems engineering by leading complex hardware development initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integration, validation, and production readiness, driving...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $240K *

Join us to define and drive the architecture and design of advanced board-level hardware for next-gen networking platforms. Lead technical strategy, influence cross-functional teams, and innovate in h...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $209K *

Engage in the commissioning of hyperscale AI data center projects, ensuring safety and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to track progress, resolve issues, and uphold quality standards through...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $260K *

Optimize test strategies and lead execution for high-speed mixed-signal silicon products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality, yield, and time to market in a fast-paced...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $250K *

Drive detection and response initiatives in a dynamic corporate environment, enhancing security posture through hands-on engagement with SIEM, incident management, and proactive threat hunting to safe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Transform campus reliability by leading incident response, designing monitoring systems, and driving cross-functional projects. Leverage your expertise in power, compute, and cooling to enhance operat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.