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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$114K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming observability in space systems. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll enhance monitoring, improve reliability, and drive automation for mission-critical applications, ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $171K *

Transform observability in our DevSecOps team by enhancing monitoring, alerting, and telemetry systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure reliability and performance of mission-critical sof...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $148K *

Drive the design and development of electrical components for robotic systems, ensuring integration and performance through collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to quality standards...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $99K *

Optimize reliability and maintenance programs, enhancing equipment uptime and performance. Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive long-t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $99K *

Transform operational efficiency by leading reliability initiatives, optimizing maintenance programs, and enhancing equipment performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve long-term reliabili...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Help us transform industrial telecommunication projects across diverse sectors by providing technical leadership and innovative solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$143K - $210K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic quality guidance, leveraging extensive engineering expertise to enhance product quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing infrastructure reliability and observability across diverse environments, ensuring seamless operations for engineering teams. Take ownership from provisioning...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $204K *

Innovate your career by designing advanced digital electronic systems for aerospace and defense. Lead the hardware development lifecycle, ensuring compliance and performance across multidisciplinary t...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing multidisciplinary projects for storage tank replacements, ensuring timely delivery of design documents while overseeing scope, budget, and quality across engineering teams...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing multidisciplinary projects, ensuring timely delivery of design documents for storage tank replacements. Oversee scope, budget, and quality while coordinating with various e...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$116K - $156K *

Engineer innovative platforms and tooling for AI agents, enhancing the development experience. Collaborate across teams to ensure secure, efficient, and scalable solutions that empower engineers to bu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $156K *

Lead the charge in building innovative AI agent tooling and platforms. Collaborate across teams to enhance the agent-building experience, ensuring secure, efficient, and scalable solutions that empowe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $156K *

Lead the charge in building innovative platforms and tools for AI agents, enhancing the developer experience across teams. Collaborate with architects and engineers to deliver secure, production-grade...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $194K *

Join a team that's building critical software for provisioning and managing AI systems. You'll own services from design to production, ensuring reliability and performance in a fast-paced environment...

Today

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

$121K - $158K *

Lead the transformation of quality engineering by driving technical innovation, automation, and AI integration across enterprise projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance QA practices and del...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Explore your engineering expertise in designing custom instrumentation and systems. Collaborate on international projects, applying advanced knowledge in electronics, programming, and circuit design t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $200K *

Innovate your skills as a Cloud Reliability Engineer, enhancing cloud systems through automation and integration. Leverage your expertise in configuration management, containerization, and scripting t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $251K *

Drive innovation by developing mechanical design solutions for military and advanced engine programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and meet delivery milestones while pr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$170K - $175K *

Lead structural design for mission-critical data centers, focusing on prefabricated and modular construction. Drive technical strategy, establish design standards, and ensure safety and performance fr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $175K *

Champion innovative structural design for mission-critical data centers, focusing on prefabricated and modular construction. Lead technical strategy, establish design standards, and ensure safety and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $205K *

Lead structural analysis efforts to ensure spacecraft meet performance standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to define analytical approaches and develop tools for efficient decision-making in...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by bridging Operational Technology and Cybersecurity. Collaborate across teams to design secure, resilient networks that support critical manufacturing operations while ensuring...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $176K *

Lead the charge in transforming aerospace and automotive manufacturing through advanced Additive Manufacturing. Drive equipment reliability and optimize production processes while mentoring teams and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K - $176K *

Explore your potential as you drive the transition of advanced Additive Manufacturing equipment into high-volume production. Collaborate with teams to enhance reliability, troubleshoot issues, and est...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.