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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$100K - $185K *

Transform complex workflows by leading AI-driven change initiatives, guiding senior leaders through redesign and adoption processes, and ensuring measurable outcomes in legal, tax, and trade sectors...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Deliver innovative ASIC physical design solutions, leading STA workflows and enhancing engineering processes for high-performance generative AI products in a dynamic environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $142K *

Lead reliability initiatives by overseeing projects and enhancing productivity across locations, while ensuring compliance and process improvements. Collaborate with management and stakeholders to dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$109K - $142K *

Tackle challenging projects and lead continuous improvements in industrial operations. Drive change through hands-on management, enhance equipment efficiency, and collaborate with stakeholders to opti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$123K - $173K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative structural systems for diverse facilities projects. Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to deliver high-quality solutions from concept through construction...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$211K - $264K *

Champion high-reliability digital electronics design, leading complex projects from architecture to production. Drive technical excellence in aerospace and military applications while mentoring cross...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$153K - $253K *

Accelerate your career by leading systems engineering efforts that shape innovative solutions for government and public sector clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $125K *

Drive the design and execution of RF seeker test fixtures and procedures, collaborating on advanced radar technologies. Engage in hands-on testing and analysis, presenting findings to stakeholders whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $160K *

Lead cross-functional teams to develop and verify design criteria for spaceflight systems, ensuring compliance with stringent internal and external requirements to support manned lunar missions and fu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $241K *

Join a team that's redefining systems engineering excellence by tackling complex challenges in server hardware and software integration. Collaborate with experts to ensure secure, reliable systems tha...

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in designing and operating resilient systems, enhancing service reliability through automation and proactive engineering practices, while collaborating with teams to embed reliability...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing system reliability and operational excellence. Leverage your DevOps and SRE expertise to design, automate, and support scalable services, ensuring high availa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate system reliability by designing and operating scalable services using DevOps and SRE principles. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation, observability, and operational excell...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Elevate system reliability by designing and operating scalable services. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate operations, enhance monitoring, and ensure high availability, driving operationa...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Take ownership of building and operating resilient, scalable systems using DevOps and SRE principles. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance system reliability, automate operations, and ensure...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Transform system reliability by designing and operating scalable services. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance automation, observability, and operational excellence, ensuring high availabili...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $135K *

Join us to enhance system reliability and scalability through innovative SRE practices. Collaborate with engineering teams to automate operations, improve monitoring, and ensure high-availability serv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$184K - $250K *

Lead technical delivery and architect AI systems at scale, collaborating with enterprise customers to drive operational excellence and accelerate AI adoption. Mentor teams and define engineering stand...

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

$101K - $152K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product excellence by overseeing quality assurance processes, conducting audits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and exceed custome...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $103K *

Empower operational excellence by integrating innovative automation technologies across logistics networks. Lead cross-functional teams through pilot planning and expansion phases, ensuring successful...

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

$190K - $275K *

Transform the future of space technology by leading the design and development of advanced RF and antenna systems for space-based applications, ensuring high-performance solutions through innovative e...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $275K *

Lead the charge in developing advanced antenna and RF front-end solutions for space systems. Oversee technical efforts from concept to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure hig...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$184K - $238K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud operations by driving technical excellence and operational readiness. Leverage your expertise to enhance service delivery and ensure robust support for i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$82K - $152K *

Lead the charge in software testing and automation, ensuring quality and efficiency through comprehensive test plans. Collaborate with teams, analyze results, and enhance methodologies in a fast-paced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $170K *

Champion the development of scalable software solutions, leading enhancements for invoicing capabilities in an insurance platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and ensur...

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  •   5 - 7 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.