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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$115K - $160K *

Shape the future of automated testing for ERP systems, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive test strategies, improve frameworks, and deliver best pr...

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing equipment reliability through strategic coordination, prioritization, and resource allocation, ensuring optimal nuclear power plant operations and maintenance while foster...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Engineer innovative electro-mechanical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development and optimize the design, testing, and evaluation of complex hardware subsyst...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $219K *

Shape the future of AI-driven legal content tools by leading API design, ensuring accuracy, and enhancing developer experience. Drive cross-team initiatives and establish best practices in a high-impa...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $242K *

Join a team that's redefining AI solutions by architecting and integrating cutting-edge technologies. Lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor teams, and ensure high standards in software craftsmansh...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $188K *

Transform enterprise AI architecture for large-scale Audit & Assurance applications. Lead technical direction, establish engineering standards, and design AI-enabled systems across multiple products a...

2 days ago

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

$169K - $195K *

Empower the development of cutting-edge automation for embedded systems in medical robotics. This role involves designing test infrastructure, creating automated tools, and collaborating across teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive reliability validation for avionics hardware by developing test strategies, executing HALT/HASS campaigns, and collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to enhance hardware performance a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$126K - $158K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing software quality for advanced operating room tables. Collaborate with engineers to analyze, test, and validate embedded systems while adhering to regulatory s...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$255K - $290K *

Drive the technical vision for a complex database platform, ensuring scalability and performance. Lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to enhance data infrastruc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading complex test programs, ensuring precision in evaluations, and driving continuous improvement in testing methodologies while collaborating with engineering teams to enhan...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $285K *

Unlock potential by leading the systems engineering execution of satellite command and control ground systems. Drive mission requirements, oversee integration, and ensure operational readiness for nat...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $285K *

Elevate the future of satellite command and control systems by leading engineering efforts, ensuring mission success through rigorous requirements management, integration, and validation across critic...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in automotive PMIC verification, leveraging your expertise in mixed-signal methodologies to mentor engineers and drive innovative strategies across product platforms, ensuring complian...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $125K *

Lead a team of engineers in designing and developing advanced electrical systems. Oversee project timelines and budgets while ensuring compliance with specifications. Utilize CAD and simulation tools...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in electrical engineering projects, overseeing design, testing, and integration of complex circuits for infrared sensor systems while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to en...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$500K+*

Advance cutting-edge silicon design by leveraging your chip expertise to create RL environments, optimize physical design, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance model capabilities and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by driving manufacturing process improvements, enhancing equipment reliability, and implementing innovative solutions to optimize performance and reduce costs in a dynamic industri...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI infrastructure. As a Technical Program Manager, you'll lead complex programs ensuring the operational stability and growth of cutting-edge AI and HPC enviro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Innovate and drive operational excellence in AI Infrastructure Operations, managing cross-functional programs to ensure stability and performance of our GPU fleet and HPC environments, while bridging...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion complex infrastructure programs, ensuring stability and growth for AI and HPC environments. Utilize a mix of technical expertise and program management to meet operational metrics while coord...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to lead, coordinate, and enhance AI infrastructure programs, ensuring high performance and reliability of GPU fleets. Drive cross-functional projects and optimize operations, making a si...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in systems engineering and cybersecurity. Lead complex technical programs, manage Agile processes, and collaborate with diverse teams to enhance defense initiativ...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $122K *

Join a team that's redefining project management in electrical engineering. Oversee client communications, coordinate testing programs, and ensure compliance while driving continuous improvement in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$91K - $122K *

Optimize project management by leading technical investigations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing client relationships. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality testing and certification servi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.