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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$96K - $306K *

Shape the future of AI-native software development by guiding technical vision and engineering practices. Influence cross-functional teams to enhance developer productivity and deliver impactful solut...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Transform complex AI initiatives into scalable cloud solutions. Lead architecture, implementation, and operations while mentoring engineers and enhancing software development practices for optimal per...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $306K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative AI support programs that enhance automation and streamline issue resolution. Collaborate across teams to drive impactful platform initiatives and optimize sof...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in aerospace engineering. You'll oversee critical quality assurance processes, collaborate on safety assessments, and support manufacturing activities...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $140K *

Optimize quality assurance processes for aerospace projects, ensuring compliance with NASA standards. Collaborate with teams to assess documentation, develop metrics, and support manufacturing phases...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $100K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

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$96K - $160K *

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

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $125K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Lead the design and integration of advanced electrical systems for autonomous vehicles. Drive technical decisions, ensure safety compliance, and collaborate across teams to transition prototypes to pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $155K *

Partner with us to lead the Verification and Validation lifecycle of avionics components. Drive functional and acceptance testing to ensure reliability and performance in aerospace applications while...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $172K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $270K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Transform reliability engineering for complex electromechanical products, leading cross-functional teams to enhance durability and performance in fueling and retail environments. Drive design practice...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $164K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $225K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Join our team as the senior technical expert in environmental engineering, leading complex remediation projects and guiding a talented team while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and strat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information 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.