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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$90K - $136K *

Shape the future of offshore recovery by supporting electrical systems design, integration, and operations for maritime vessels. Collaborate across teams to ensure mission readiness and enhance system...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Lead our mission to build reliable, high-performance cloud systems, ensuring uptime and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive automation, and tackle reliability challenges in a d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead reliability engineering efforts to enhance system performance and maintainability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conduct analyses, implement corrective actions, and support lifecycle...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining maritime technology by designing innovative power systems for autonomous platforms, ensuring performance and reliability in extreme conditions while driving system integr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $261K *

Shape the future of cloud-native platforms by leading design, implementation, and operation of secure, scalable solutions. Drive engineering excellence, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while remai...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency. You'll manage projects from design to implementation, ensuring optimal performance in our distribution centers while dri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $165K *

Deliver innovative software solutions for cabin systems, enhancing user experience across multiple platforms. Collaborate through all product development stages, ensuring quality and functionality in...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of renewable energy by leading grid scale generation and microgrid projects, developing innovative designs, and collaborating with diverse engineering disciplines...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to multi-discipline projects as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading electrical efforts, managing client relations, and ensuring compliance with codes while mentoring junior staff through...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance in marine engineering by leading initiatives that enhance processes, compliance, and inspection strategies for autonomous surface vessels, ensuring they meet rigorous stand...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of RF engineering, designing advanced transmission systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. Leverage your expertise...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$168K - $253K *

Shape the future of AI in digital products by leading customer-facing capabilities from ideation to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and drive impactful solu...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$168K - $253K *

Transform customer experiences by leading AI product development from concept to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and create impactful AI solutions that driv...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$61K - $129K *

Transform reliability and maintainability processes by leading lifecycle planning, optimizing resources, and enhancing system performance through cross-functional collaboration and innovative engineer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Execute standardized asset management practices to enhance reliability across multiple facilities, leveraging advanced tools and data analysis to foster a culture of continuous improvement and complia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$107K - $222K *

Unlock potential by enhancing digital infrastructure reliability and resilience. Automate processes, manage incidents, and leverage programming expertise to drive operational efficiency and system per...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$107K - $222K *

Shape the future of digital infrastructure by enhancing system reliability and automating processes. Collaborate on incident management and drive continuous improvement to ensure high-performing syste...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$117K - $142K *

Champion reliability and automation as you enhance application health, streamline incident response, and collaborate across teams. Leverage your software engineering skills to build observability tool...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $115K *

Drive engineering excellence on complex projects, ensuring technical compliance, effective communication, and thorough documentation while supporting project deliverables and managing stakeholder rela...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$158K - $295K *

Transform the future of tax technology by leading engineering strategies, setting architectural standards, and driving innovation in AI and cloud solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$158K - $295K *

Elevate our engineering standards by setting the technical vision for our Income Tax portfolio. Lead secure design practices, mentor teams, and drive innovation while collaborating with stakeholders t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $160K *

Champion equipment reliability by leading engineering teams to optimize MEP systems, ensuring compliance and uptime while managing capital projects and emergency responses to enhance operational effic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $130K *

Join our team to design and implement RF test fixtures and software for cutting-edge wireless products. Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to ensure robust testing capabilities for advanced...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $140K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Electrical Engineer, leading innovative projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver exceptional electrical design solutions while...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative electrical design solutions while leading projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure compliance and efficiency, mentoring junior engine...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.