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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$114K - $234K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement distributed messaging systems that enhance performance and reliability. Leverage your expertise in cloud services to drive architectural decisions and mento...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $234K *

Lead the design and implementation of distributed messaging systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Collaborate across teams to shape architecture and drive improvements in cloud services, ens...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to integrating and testing advanced systems. Lead I&T activities from concept to certification, collaborating across disciplines to ensure robust, reliable solutions while...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $140K *

Take ownership of engineering projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while leading cross-functional teams and liaising with various departments to meet customer specifications...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $173K *

Unlock potential by leading quality engineering initiatives to enhance product quality and operational performance. Collaborate across teams to identify risks, optimize processes, and implement data-d...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$104K - $173K *

Advance your career as a Quality Engineer, leading cross-functional initiatives to enhance product quality and operational performance through data-driven methodologies and Lean Six Sigma principles...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $220K *

Unlock your potential as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, leading the design and implementation of scalable manufacturing processes for satellite systems. Drive innovation, enhance production effic...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $192K *

Lead functional safety engineering for robotics and autonomous systems. Own the safety lifecycle from risk analysis to compliance, ensuring safe deployment across global markets while collaborating wi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$87K - $163K *

Drive the integration and testing of complex electronic systems, ensuring seamless functionality from design to installation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test plans and execute...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$171K - $247K *

Shape the future of data center infrastructure by designing innovative, scalable systems for ultra-high-density AI/ML platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize power and cooling s...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $174K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace by leading complex electrical engineering projects. You'll design, analyze, and test cutting-edge systems for launch vehicles, contributing to vital...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in Quality Engineering, ensuring compliance and excellence in product development, validation, and risk management within a dynamic medical device manufacturing environment...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $165K *

Lead cross-functional teams to manage engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and adherence to schedules and budgets. Drive risk management and engineering changes throughout the product l...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Optimize project execution by coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve milestones in aerospace engineering, focusing on gas turbine technologies for commercial and military applications. Drive p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Shape the future of aerospace engineering by leading cross-functional projects that enhance commercial and military gas turbine technologies. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely execution...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Drive project success by coordinating cross-functional teams and managing timelines, budgets, and risks for advanced gas turbine engine initiatives. Leverage engineering expertise to ensure alignment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $165K *

Contribute to advanced aerospace propulsion systems by leading cross-functional engineering projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring successful program outcomes through effective...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving product excellence through technical problem-solving and continuous improvement. Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve customer quality issues and enhance pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $306K *

Lead the architecture and development of distributed services for AI infrastructure, tackling complex challenges in network modeling and control. Influence technical direction and mentor engineers whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$146K - $306K *

Empower innovation by architecting and operating resilient, multi-tenant distributed systems for OCI Compute. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Imaging and Container Registry services while dr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$112K - $195K *

Shape the future of flight avionics reliability by leading cross-functional teams to enhance safety, quality, and performance across the product lifecycle. Drive innovative solutions and ensure readin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Elevate reliability practices across engineering by architecting SLO frameworks, driving progressive delivery, and ensuring production readiness. Collaborate with teams to transform complex needs into...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in scaling reliability practices across product engineering, architecting SLO frameworks and promoting progressive delivery to ensure safe, high-velocity deployments while transforming...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $196K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your estimating expertise on major airport terminal projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop accurate cost estimates, manage risks, and ensure project suc...

6 days ago

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

$132K - $238K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and integration of cutting-edge electrical systems for data centers. Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure high-performance solutions in power distributi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.