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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$158K - $238K *

Unlock innovative solutions in advanced packaging development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, troubleshoot, and enhance complex processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables for cu...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $181K *

Join a team that's shaping enterprise-level insights through advanced Discrete Event Simulation modeling. Collaborate across functions to enhance affordability, readiness, and throughput in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $144K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing asset reliability and minimizing downtime. As a Senior Mechanical Reliability Engineer, you'll lead initiatives to improve manufacturing systems and collabora...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $144K *

Elevate your career by driving reliability improvements in manufacturing systems. Collaborate across all organizational levels to enhance asset performance and reduce downtime, while leading a dedicat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$132K - $251K *

Lead the charge in advancing technology for defense applications, overseeing engineering execution and technical leadership in Electro-Optics programs. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation from...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion quality across complex product areas, driving test automation and engineering excellence. Collaborate with teams to identify risks, investigate issues, and enhance testing strategies througho...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$209K - $270K *

Drive innovation in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, connecting customer needs with market and technical opportunities. Shape product strategies and lead cross-functional engagement to creat...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$209K - $270K *

Champion innovative cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure by uniting customer insights, market trends, and technological advancements to drive business growth and establish leadership in...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $252K *

Unlock potential by leading test strategies for hypervisor performance and VM quality. Collaborate with teams to design automated benchmarks and validate deployment safety, ensuring high standards acr...

Ottawa, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $252K *

Contribute to the development of robust test strategies for hypervisor performance and VM quality. Collaborate with teams to ensure deployment safety and validate systems, while mentoring others in st...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $205K *

Lead structural design engineering efforts, mentoring junior engineers while ensuring technical soundness and compliance on multi-disciplined projects. Enjoy a hybrid work arrangement with opportuniti...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $179K *

Drive innovation by collaborating with design and manufacturing teams to enhance spacecraft hardware production processes, ensuring reliability and compliance while supporting quality and mission assu...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead technical ownership and improvements for legacy fluid power and motion control products, driving design analysis and cross-functional collaboration to enhance performan...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Optimize legacy fluid power and motion control products by leading design analysis, enhancements, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $216K *

Help us enhance high-performance FPGA systems through rigorous design verification, collaborating with engineers to develop comprehensive test plans and reusable components, while utilizing advanced s...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Champion quality excellence by leading advanced manufacturing initiatives, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards to enhance production efficiency and r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $140K *

Discover a critical role driving quality assurance processes and improvements. Collaborate across teams to maintain high standards in manufacturing, sharing your expertise to enhance product reliabili...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation by leading the technical ownership of legacy fluid power and motion control products, driving design improvements and cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and quali...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Elevate product quality for MV and LV switchgear and MCCs, ensuring compliance with UL and IEEE/ANSI standards. Oversee inspections, testing, and documentation to guarantee customer specifications are...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$143K - $230K *

Transform your career by leading advanced physical design verification for cutting-edge AI and ML technologies. Drive performance in PCIe Switch Products while collaborating on innovative solutions in...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze client contracts, coordinate security assessments, and track compliance obligations. Leverage data analysis to enhance reporting and support cybersecurity initiatives wh...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion reliability and enhance equipment performance by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive improvements through data analysis and technical expertise, ensuring optimal operations and m...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$180K - $244K *

Shape the future of AI by leading the development of our on-premises LLM platform. As a Principal Engineer, you'll drive architecture, technology selection, and operational practices while mentoring t...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$129K - $193K *

Empower secure cloud operations by serving as the key liaison between DoD security officials and industry partners, ensuring compliance and effective onboarding for classified cloud environments...

Reposted 2 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.