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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$95K - $115K *

Bring your expertise to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency in our maintenance organization. Drive proactive strategies while collaborating with teams to minimize downtime and reduce costs th...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing advanced Level 3 support for critical applications, ensuring reliability and operational excellence while collaborating across multiple technology teams to en...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$266K - $298K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of software solutions by designing and guiding innovative projects that meet customer needs, ensuring high engineering standards and strategic alignment across th...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Unlock your potential as a senior technical leader in utility substation engineering, driving quality standards and innovative solutions for complex projects while mentoring a growing team and collabo...

Austin, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $165K *

Shape the future of gas-turbine engine maintenance by driving process improvements and ensuring effective work instructions at a leading MRO facility, directly impacting production schedules and opera...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $173K *

Optimize supplier performance and quality in a dynamic aerospace environment. Lead critical supplier assessments from qualification to delivery, ensuring compliance with high engineering standards and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality assurance across engineering, procurement, and construction for refinery projects. Ensure compliance and deliverables meet project standards while collaborating with diverse teams to...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $234K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by leading the design and development of scalable software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex requirements...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in power-conversion hardware, collaborating across teams to design and validate high-performance electrical systems for cutting-edge electrochemical reactors, ensuring efficiency, saf...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Site Reliability Engineering, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of enterprise systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance monitoring, incident managem...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $204K *

Drive the design and integration of advanced electromechanical actuation systems for aerospace applications, ensuring safety and performance while mentoring engineering teams and fostering cross-funct...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $103K *

Help us enhance semiconductor reliability by developing and validating stress hardware. Collaborate with engineers and technicians to deliver robust solutions across diverse technologies, ensuring qua...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $103K *

Drive continuous improvement in Reliability Operations, integrating advanced technologies while ensuring on-time product qualification in a collaborative and innovative environment focused on efficien...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $170K *

Join our team to enhance equipment reliability and optimize operational performance through strategic reliability programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions an...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Empower operational excellence by leading building systems maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and enhancing tenant comfort through hands-on technical expertise in high-rise enviro...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Advance your career as a Systems Engineer, enhancing our global IT infrastructure. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage Windows servers, cloud technologies, and automation in a fast-paced environ...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $100K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives to enhance production processes using APQP, PPAP, and FMEA methodologies. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive improvements in First Pass Yield and establish ef...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$150K - $180K *

Innovate with us to define architectural direction and elevate engineering standards in investment technology. As a senior contributor, influence enterprise decisions, enhance platform resilience, and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Empower innovation as a hands-on technical leader, driving AI engineering platform development. Collaborate with a small team to shape architecture, integrate software, and enhance workflows for semic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $155K *

Drive network infrastructure excellence by implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing enterprise systems across diverse environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, security, and op...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of robust ML infrastructure, enhancing productivity through efficient CI/CD pipelines, Docker environments, and performance data analysis. Collaborate with teams to innovate a...

Markham, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$113K - $160K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes, developing automated and manual testing solutions to enhance software quality and customer satisfaction across large-scale projects...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$113K - $160K *

Help us shape the future of AWS by developing innovative testing solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure software quality and enhance customer experiences through automated and ma...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety in complex systems. Leverage your expertise in systems safety engineering to identify and mitigate hazards, ensuring compliance throughout the system l...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading product strategy for risk decisioning and collections platforms. Drive operational excellence, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance while delivering impa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.