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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$239K - $298K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of a new engineering function. Shape technical strategies, enhance GTM workflows, and drive innovation with a hands-on approach while collaborating acr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Discover a pivotal role in shaping the future of our engineering function. Lead a small team to enhance our GTM engine, integrating product and marketing efforts while driving innovation in technology...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$239K - $298K *

Champion the development of a new engineering function, shaping technical strategy and building dependable systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance GTM workflows and leverage AI for improved outco...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $205K *

Take ownership of deploying and operating robust SaaS platforms on public cloud infrastructures. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive automation and enhance system performance in fast-paced environ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$84K - $129K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $170K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product quality and compliance by managing the design control process, executing validation strategies, and driving continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $135K *

Unlock potential through advanced nuclear safety analysis, delivering high-quality engineering solutions for power generation utilities while driving innovation and collaboration across multi-discipli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Innovate high-speed connector systems by leading signal integrity efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring product excellence from design to production. Drive advanced solution...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$170K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of quantum computing by leading manufacturing quality initiatives. You'll establish processes and tooling for efficient builds, ensuring high standards in assembl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $225K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $169K *

Transform regulatory approval processes for innovative products by collaborating with cross-functional teams and regional regulators, ensuring compliance and optimizing local approvals for market read...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $181K *

Unlock innovative solutions by developing advanced signal processing and control systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle complex challenges in physical systems, ensuring impactful results f...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$168K - $227K *

Lead the charge in building end-to-end provisioning services for AI systems. Collaborate with hardware teams to create robust software solutions that ensure operational efficiency and reliability in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by supporting quality assurance in aerospace manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement for rel...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product quality and performance by investigating failures, driving corrective actions, and supporting test engineering efforts. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance r...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$215K - $235K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $152K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of aerospace innovation, tackling complex engineering challenges across all product lifecycles. Develop cutting-edge mechanical solutions and collaborate with exper...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $155K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Software Engineer, driving innovation in cloud-native applications and AI integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mission-critical systems in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform the future of control systems by leading projects, designing solutions, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful implementation and functionality of instrumentation and cont...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$215K - $250K *

Help us ensure the stability and reliability of our production systems by leading cross-functional teams, driving service improvements, and leveraging automation and AI to enhance operational efficien...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Advance equipment reliability by collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading root cause analyses, and implementing reliability programs to enhance operational efficiency and safety in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $129K *

Champion innovation in nuclear engineering by leading design and operations for power plants. Leverage your expertise to resolve critical issues and enhance safety while fostering strong client relati...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$103K - $129K *

Optimize main power systems as a technical leader, driving design, reliability, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to enhance plant performance and mentor junior engineers while ensuring complianc...

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  •   8 - 10 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.