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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$95K - $181K *

Unlock potential by providing expert Linux administration in a dynamic IT environment. Collaborate with teams to resolve complex technical issues, mentor junior staff, and enhance system security whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $150K *

Shape the future of our production systems by ensuring stability, reliability, and scalability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational processes and automate tasks, delivering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by designing and implementing testing solutions for semiconductor systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software applications, automate testing processes, and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$198K - $300K *

Transform mission systems architecture for advanced aircraft, ensuring alignment with USAF operational needs. Drive design decisions, translate CONOPS into requirements, and lead integration efforts f...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the planning and execution of complex testing programs, ensuring project success through technical guidance, project management, and operational excellence in testing facilities. Drive continuous...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$158K - $190K *

Engage as a top-level technical authority, leading discussions on grid reliability and resilience. Collaborate with industry leaders and regulatory bodies to shape policies and drive consensus on crit...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $190K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration and validation of advanced plasma-based sensing systems. Collaborate across disciplines to shape technical documentation and drive system performance in a f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $196K *

Unlock your potential as you develop and execute software verification procedures, collaborating with design teams to enhance embedded medical devices and drive continuous improvement in our software...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$185K - $265K *

Empower the development of a cutting-edge cloud-based data platform, leading design and architecture while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $195K *

Drive innovative Data Solutions for liquid-cooling product development, leading technical architecture and cross-disciplinary integration. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, validation, and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Engage in transforming cutting-edge AI research into reliable, high-performance products by optimizing and deploying models in real-time environments. Collaborate with researchers and engineers to enh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $193K *

Join us in defining the mechanical architecture for cutting-edge systems, optimizing designs, and enhancing performance. Collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation from concept to production...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $171K *

Join us to lead the design and delivery of advanced data center solutions, overseeing project lifecycles and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployments and upgrades in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$147K - $274K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$153K - $234K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $270K *

Lead the charge in shaping the technical architecture for global forecasting and planning systems. Drive innovation and efficiency across engineering teams while collaborating with cross-functional pa...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive cloud infrastructure reliability by automating processes and enhancing performance. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure secure, scalable platforms while tackling technical challenges in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $132K *

Pioneer your career by leading quality assurance initiatives in a dynamic environment. Drive root cause analysis, enhance manufacturing processes, and ensure compliance in regulated aerospace settings...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with innovative mechanical design solutions, managing complex projects while guiding a team of engineers. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful program execution and del...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $188K *

Partner with us to design and develop mechanical components for wind turbines, overseeing the entire product lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and innovation in mech...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$134K - $205K *

Shape innovative structural engineering solutions by leading design efforts, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring technical excellence across multi-disciplined projects while advancing your career...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Drive your career forward in a lead structural engineering role, overseeing multi-disciplinary projects. Leverage your expertise to produce high-quality designs and mentor junior engineers while ensur...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Lead the charge in structural design engineering, overseeing multi-disciplined projects while mentoring junior engineers. Ensure technical excellence in calculations, drawings, and specifications, dri...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Empower your career by leading structural design engineering efforts on diverse projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure technical excellence while advan...

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  •   11 - 15 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.