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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$86K - $165K *

Engineer innovative solutions for complex military electronic systems, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure high-quality production. Work independently and creatively to troubleshoot and optimiz...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$222K - $334K *

Innovate the architecture of a scalable data-product platform, guiding teams in building and governing high-volume data products. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in distributed systems and...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engineer and execute testing, configuration, and commissioning of protection and control systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in Grid Automation projects while collaborating with mult...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $148K *

Lead process improvement initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance engineering execution. Utilize Lean methodologies to streamline operations, reduce waste, and develop stand...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $350K *

Transform the landscape of reinforcement learning by designing evaluations and environments that enhance model training and performance. Collaborate with researchers to identify and address model fail...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by supporting electrical systems in a biopharmaceutical facility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality through effective testing, troubleshootin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of the complete design lifecycle for complex electrical subsystems in an innovative autonomous robotic pharmacy system, ensuring high standards in a regulated environment while collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Help us design innovative electrical subsystems for a groundbreaking autonomous pharmacy dispensing system, ensuring high standards in a regulated environment while leading the full lifecycle from con...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing product quality and driving process improvements. As a key contributor, you'll engage in diverse quality engineering projects, ensuring robust compliance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Quality Engineer, driving continuous improvements in product and process quality while overseeing compliance and implementing effective quality systems across various manufact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative power supply product design for datacenters and industrial applications, leading NPI and NTI efforts while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance with design guidelines fo...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Partner with us to design and implement secure, automated cloud infrastructure on AWS GovCloud. Leverage your extensive IT expertise to lead critical transitions, mentor engineers, and communicate eff...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$70K - $130K *

Drive technical excellence by developing and executing reliability studies, ensuring electromechanical systems meet rigorous standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs and...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $122K *

Join a team that empowers clients through expert project management and technical guidance in electrical engineering. Drive compliance, enhance services, and lead innovative testing solutions while co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $110K *

Champion quality excellence by ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality, train personnel, and drive metrics that meet customer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Contribute to quality assurance processes by ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality, train personnel, and manage customer complaints while dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Transform the future of defense technology by leading EO/IR analysis and modeling efforts. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance mission success in complex enviro...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $213K *

Join a dynamic team to design and build a robust reliability platform, integrating traditional systems engineering with AI-assisted development. Drive quality and innovation while fostering collaborat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive SMT process innovation and optimization, enhancing quality, yield, and efficiency in manufacturing. Collaborate globally to standardize practices and support complex product introduction from pr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer quality excellence by leading complex quality initiatives across multiple value streams. Drive process improvements, engage with suppliers and customers, and ensure compliance with industry st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Transform the future of subsea geothermal power by building a robust software ecosystem that accelerates testing and validation processes, collaborating with engineers across disciplines to enhance pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

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.