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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$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 *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $275K *

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  •   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

$125K - $187K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $187K *

Champion the secure development of mission-critical spacecraft and flight software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring robust protecti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$101K - $131K *

Unlock potential by driving manufacturing excellence through process optimization, Lean practices, and cross-functional collaboration. This role enhances production efficiency and quality for advanced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $136K *

Innovate NDE methods for additive manufacturing in aerospace, driving inspection development and cross-functional collaboration to enhance production quality and reliability while addressing complex e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$82K - $151K *

Join a dynamic team to deliver innovative structural engineering solutions for electrical substations. Collaborate on diverse projects, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance while mentoring j...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $151K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $151K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $165K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Manage quality assurance efforts across major construction scopes, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. Drive a culture of excellence and continuous improvement throughout the projec...

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by designing and testing advanced RF and microwave systems. Collaborate with a team to innovate and enhance product performance while mentoring junior engineers in a dynamic engineeri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $168K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on NPI electrical engineering, driving the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge DNA sequencing instruments through collaboration and hands-on expe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $193K *

Champion innovative electrical systems for advanced aerospace projects, from design to deployment. Lead multidisciplinary teams in developing reliable mixed-signal and embedded hardware, enhancing nex...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $185K *

Drive innovation in advanced heat exchanger systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and validate high-performance solutions for next-generation energy applications, ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Transform your career by leading spacecraft vehicle-level verification and testing. Engage early in development to ensure readiness for integration, collaborating with experts to define and execute co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$84K - $129K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with a dynamic project team to design and enhance electrical systems for nuclear power plants, ensuring reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $129K *

Support the design and analysis of electrical systems for nuclear power plants. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to ensure project success, focusing on reliability and compliance while managing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.