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 *

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...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $350K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure to enhance large-scale reinforcement learning and distributed training systems, optimizing performance and efficiency across various layers and...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $165K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement system safety programs, ensuring compliance with military standards and enhancing product reliability throughout the lifecycle. Drive r...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $181K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system safety through rigorous engineering principles. Collaborate across disciplines to develop and implement safety programs, ensuring compliance and protec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $181K *

Engineer innovative safety solutions by developing and executing system safety programs. Collaborate across disciplines to assess risks, ensure compliance, and enhance product reliability throughout t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $181K *

Drive system safety excellence by developing and executing MIL-STD-882E compliant programs, collaborating across disciplines to ensure compliance, and managing stakeholder approvals to enhance product...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive the integration and validation of advanced electronic test systems for semiconductor characterization, collaborating with diverse engineering teams to enhance product performance and ensure qual...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $163K *

Transform mission-critical command and control software by designing and implementing containerization and virtualization strategies, collaborating with Agile teams to deliver secure, scalable solutio...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of engineering projects, leading system design, implementation, and problem resolution initiatives. Bring your expertise to mentoring engineers while ensuring cust...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, overseeing all phases of engineering programs while fostering collaboration and communication across teams to achieve project goals within budget and t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$131K - $219K *

Shape the future of Configuration Management by leading technical governance, driving best practices, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and ensure alignment with i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $219K *

Grow your career with us as a Principal Engineer, leading Configuration Management processes and driving innovation across Gas Power products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance produc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$131K - $219K *

Drive Configuration Management excellence by leading processes, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate across functions to enhance product lifecycle management a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $152K *

Engage in building innovative AI-driven solutions for legal professionals. Take ownership of backend development, leveraging Python and cloud technologies to create scalable features. Collaborate in a...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$82K - $152K *

Join a team that's redefining legal tech by developing AI-driven solutions for legal professionals. You'll take ownership of projects, leveraging cutting-edge tools to create scalable features that en...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Advance your career by architecting and implementing production-grade software systems for high-stakes operational tools, ensuring clarity and usability for critical decision-making processes...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform high-speed electrical design as a Signal Integrity Engineer, optimizing next-gen Active Electrical Cables and networking products. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and drive i...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Advance your career by designing and optimizing high-speed electrical connectors. Collaborate with a dedicated team to tackle complex signal integrity challenges and drive innovation in next-gen inter...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to innovate high-speed electrical connectors, enhancing data transmission solutions. Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to design, simulate, and support cutting-edge products...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $170K *

Elevate your impact by leading engineering teams, driving technical direction, and architecting scalable solutions with modern technologies to solve complex business challenges and foster innovation...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize platform reliability as a Site Reliability Engineer II, utilizing 3+ years of experience. Drive automation, mentor junior engineers, and enhance observability practices in a 24x7 production e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Innovate enterprise robotics solutions by leading integration and platform engineering initiatives. Drive technical direction for interoperability and orchestration across multi-vendor systems, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$199K - $348K *

Advance your career by owning the identity architecture for workloads and agents, leading the design of ephemeral authentication, and shaping runtime authorization while mentoring engineers and collab...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading RF and electrical design for innovative satellite systems. Oversee a talented team while driving the development of cutting-edge RF payloads and ensuring mission success...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Unlock your potential by developing engineering specifications for oil and gas projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting procurem...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.