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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$127K - $170K *

Engineer complex technical solutions while leading high-risk initiatives. Drive architectural decisions, mentor teams, and resolve critical production issues across multiple systems, ensuring alignmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $272K *

Drive the future of software delivery by leading a team to enhance CI/CD processes, ensuring rapid and safe code deployment while collaborating with AI-driven development initiatives...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $266K *

Shape the future of enterprise AI by building and operating secure, reliable cloud infrastructure. Lead incident response, automate workflows, and ensure operational readiness while collaborating with...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Develop and maintain large-scale, fault-tolerant systems while ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to engineer solutions, automate processes, and enhanc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $276K *

Lead the charge in executing complex test systems projects, ensuring technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Drive risk management and integration readiness while mentoring engineers...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $140K *

Champion the quality assurance of embedded medical devices by leading testing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative environmen...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives for manufacturing processes. Collaborate with engineering teams to uphold standards, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement in produ...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $134K *

Shape quality leadership for product lifecycle in a dynamic engineering environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvemen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Lead ESD architecture development for advanced semiconductor products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design custom ESD solutions and drive verification methodologies, ensuring robust perf...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Advance cutting-edge RF technology by overseeing sensor development, driving subsystem requirements, and ensuring compliance for next-gen missile systems. Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders t...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $163K *

Lead the development and optimization of manual assembly processes for microelectronics, collaborating across disciplines to enhance quality and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$68K - $131K *

Join a team that's redefining production testing! Leverage your engineering expertise to optimize test processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Dri...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $205K *

Unlock potential by leading structural analysis for spacecraft, ensuring integrity through finite element modeling and hand calculations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design, ver...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $234K *

Join a global team to enhance cloud-native data integration services. Drive operational excellence, tackle complex distributed systems challenges, and influence service reliability at scale while ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cloud-native data services, ensuring operational excellence and reliability. Collaborate globally to tackle complex challenges in distributed systems and driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

The Electrical Reliability Engineer will provide engineering support through reliability processes within highly automated business units at ArcelorMittal Calvert. The role involves analyzing equipmen...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by enhancing system reliability and performance. As a key player, you'll implement SRE best practices, automate processes, and collaborate across teams to drive uptime and efficie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of physical security systems by designing and overseeing technical implementations while ensuring alignment with customer needs and operational efficiency across teams. Be a key playe...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by designing and implementing cutting-edge physical security systems. Collaborate across teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs while leading technical execution with conf...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing RF testing methodologies. Lead the development of test systems, troubleshoot complex RF setups, and mentor engineers to ensure precision in testing operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $140K *

Lead the testing and development of RF components, ensuring precision and efficiency. Collaborate with engineers, troubleshoot complex systems, and mentor team members while maintaining high-quality s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Transform analyzer reliability by providing technical leadership and support for process analyzer systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety, compliance, and performance throug...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing reliability for process analyzer systems through technical support, lifecycle management, and collaboration with diverse teams, ensuring safety and optimal performance of...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize weapon systems reliability and maintainability through innovative engineering processes, ensuring compliance with lifecycle requirements while supporting critical Air Force programs and techn...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $129K *

Lead the charge in advanced piping engineering, performing complex evaluations and analyses to ensure compliance with industry codes. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions for piping...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.