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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$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

$150K - $175K *

Design and develop advanced electronics for space and tactical applications. Lead hardware projects from concept through verification, utilizing strong analog and digital skills to solve complex engin...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying AI agents that transform operational processes across various sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate workflows and enhance decision-ma...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of battery technology by enhancing reliability and lifespan. Collaborate with engineering teams to devise test plans, analyze data, and develop solutions that de-risk design processes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$114K - $171K *

Drive the design and development of spacecraft components, leading projects from concept to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure structural integrity and compliance with aerospa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to deploy and manage cloud-native AI infrastructure across diverse client environments, ensuring compliance and security while collaborating with product and research teams to driv...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming cloud infrastructure for institutional investors. You'll deploy and manage AI solutions across various cloud environments, ensuring security and compliance while collab...

Berkeley, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team enhancing nuclear power plants through advanced engineering. Leverage your expertise in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to drive power uprate projects, mentor junior staff, and...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$191K - $239K *

Innovate in AI and cloud engineering by leading complex projects that integrate multimodal data. Drive technical direction, mentor teams, and build sponsor relationships to address critical mission ch...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety in aerospace and defense systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to identify hazards, develop safety analyses, and ensure compliance with safety re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of advanced nuclear energy systems development by applying disciplined systems engineering methods. Collaborate across disciplines to translate objectives into clear requirements, ensur...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$117K - $172K *

Drive impactful advancements in product serviceability and performance by collaborating across teams, optimizing processes, and influencing design changes throughout the Product Life Cycle to enhance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Play a key role in executing mining and industrial projects, overseeing all phases from engineering to commissioning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects meet safety, budget, a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion the execution of mining projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to budget and schedule. Engage in technical problem-solving and contractor mana...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $131K *

Join our team to perform structural analyses and develop innovative repair designs for aerospace components. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and support continuous improv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $128K *

Champion quality excellence by leading APQP and PPAP initiatives in aerospace. Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure robust product realization and compliance, enhancing launch readiness and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$102K - $170K *

Architect scalable data and AI solutions as a Principal Data Engineer, leading technical strategy and engineering excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensure ali...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative data engineering solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scalable architectures and drive AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterpr...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $170K *

Unlock innovative data solutions by leading integration strategies and architectural decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure data and AI solutions while driving...

New Brunswick, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$351K - $403K *

Shape the future of reliability engineering by leading cross-functional teams to enhance system performance, security, and availability across hybrid environments. Drive innovation and develop talent...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $210K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by leading testing initiatives for mobile and web applications, ensuring robust functionality and user experience through innovative test strategies and autom...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $205K *

Lead the charge in architecting and optimizing AWS cloud infrastructure, driving automation and security while mentoring teams. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and deliver measurab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.