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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$156K - $234K *

Champion innovative aircraft survivability solutions through system design, integration, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage supplier relationships to enhance advanced prog...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $164K *

Champion innovative solutions in nuclear fuel engineering, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating with a high-performing team. Engage directly with customers to deliver qual...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $164K *

Develop innovative solutions for nuclear fuel reload licensing and cycle management. Collaborate with a high-performing team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while engaging directly with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $176K *

Shape the future of rail infrastructure as a Lead Traction Power Engineer, managing traction power design for mass transit systems. Collaborate with teams, ensure code compliance, and innovate solutio...

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

$100K - $176K *

Join a team that's redefining rail infrastructure by designing traction power systems. Lead projects, ensure compliance, and innovate solutions for mass transit systems. Engage with partners, from eng...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic aerospace/defense environment while collaborating across mult...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Optimize quality assurance processes in aerospace and defense sectors. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to enhance product reliability, drive continuous improvement, and ensure com...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $285K *

Unlock your potential by building scalable, automated solutions that enhance user experience and streamline operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enforce compliance and optimize devic...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Engage across teams to drive engineering excellence and influence strategic direction. Mentor peers, adopt AI for efficient technologies, and shape impactful solutions while fostering innovation and d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $235K *

Shape the future of propulsion systems by leading the design and build of hypergolic test facilities. Your expertise will ensure safety and compliance while creating innovative solutions that drive ou...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of our cloud platform's reliability by applying software engineering principles. Collaborate with teams to enhance system performance, automate operations, and ensure high availability...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Innovate with us to lead a team in manufacturing test and product validation for high-voltage power electronics. Drive strategy, enhance test systems, and ensure operational excellence across all prod...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$230K - $280K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the architecture of a cutting-edge AI healthcare platform. Lead backend systems design, tackle complex challenges, and drive technical strategy while mentoring engineers a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $140K *

Innovate and manage electrical engineering for a major hydroelectric safety upgrade, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance, and leading project execution across multiple facilities for optima...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Lead engineering teams to develop, integrate, and optimize systems, ensuring mission success through innovative technical solutions while utilizing Agile methodologies and continuous improvement pract...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $213K *

Unlock potential by leading systems engineering efforts for advanced fault management and system autonomy in space systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while ensuring mission-critical ap...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $171K *

Join a dynamic engineering team to architect fault management and system autonomy solutions for space systems. Drive innovation through systems analysis, requirements synthesis, and collaborative desi...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$138K - $165K *

Drive the future of cloud-based data infrastructure by designing, building, and managing scalable systems that ensure reliability, security, and accessibility for large datasets across various cloud e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$209K - $270K *

Elevate innovation by leading strategic initiatives that unify customer insights, market trends, and cutting-edge technology to drive sustainable growth and enhance value across the industrial sector...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$209K - $270K *

Champion innovative solutions by aligning customer needs and market trends. Drive product development through collaboration with cross-functional teams, leveraging technology insights to foster sustai...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Transform the future of aerospace by leading systems engineering for spacecraft, ensuring seamless integration and performance across multiple disciplines while managing technical risks and program re...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Shape the future of aerospace by leading systems engineering for spacecraft. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated system performance from design to launch, balancing technical...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated spacecraft systems, ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering disciplines. Drive technical execution from architecture to mission operations, balancin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product reliability through innovative testing and analysis. You'll collaborate across functions to ensure high standards in design validation, driving improv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$86K - $165K *

Champion innovative solutions in commercial aircraft seating projects, enhancing in-flight entertainment and passenger comfort. Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-quality designs and modifi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.