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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$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's pioneering the future of energy by designing and optimizing high-power electrical systems integral to fusion power generation. You will lead efforts to deliver reliable, clean elect...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Electrical Engineer, focusing on shipboard power systems. Leverage your expertise in electric propulsion and power distribution to enhance U.S. Coast Guard programs, en...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform product development by ensuring compliance with design controls and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive risk management and validation processes from concept...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Grow quality engineering excellence by supporting product development, ensuring compliance with design controls, and collaborating across teams to drive innovation from concept to commercialization...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $169K *

Shape the future of product quality by providing expert guidance in quality engineering for New Product Introduction and Life Cycle Management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and drivin...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the evolution of IT infrastructure by managing Microsoft 365, enhancing cybersecurity, and optimizing network systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure operational resilience and support busines...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $160K *

Transform data center designs by leading electrical engineering projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for mission-critical facilities, and addressing com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $112K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing network reliability and operational integrity. Collaborate on complex enterprise solutions, applying your expertise in Cisco technolo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $263K *

Champion the future of reliability engineering by defining SRE strategy, driving automation, and enhancing global infrastructure. Influence architecture decisions and mentor teams to elevate operation...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $263K *

Discover your potential as you define and drive SRE strategy, enhance global infrastructure, and lead engineering excellence across diverse teams and products in this impactful senior role...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$181K - $263K *

Accelerate your career by defining SRE strategy and driving operational excellence across global infrastructure. Influence architecture decisions and mentor teams while ensuring high availability and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $264K *

Drive large-scale infrastructure initiatives as a Senior Principal Technical Program Manager, coordinating complex programs across engineering and operations to support rapid global expansion and enha...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Engineer robust, scalable practices for AI and HPC infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and performance while troubleshooting and diagnosing hardware...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join our team to develop scalable practices for AI and HPC infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers and vendors to enhance system testing and reliability, ensuring optimal performance of production...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing engineering tasks and coordinating project activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success while developing your skills in a dynamic envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a leading role in dynamic stability studies, providing technical leadership and guidance for complex engineering programs that impact grid reliability and expansion planning acro...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of power systems by leading dynamic stability studies, providing technical expertise, and guiding engineering teams to enhance grid reliability and support expansion planning acro...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Support dynamic stability studies and provide technical leadership in advanced power system analyses. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure reliability and compliance while mentoring engineers and e...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead technical initiatives in dynamic stability studies, providing expertise and guidance for complex engineering programs that impact transmission reliability and grid performance across multiple sta...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead dynamic stability studies and provide technical expertise to enhance grid reliability. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate system performance and drive innovative solutions for transmission...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Inspire technical excellence by leading dynamic stability studies, providing expert guidance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance grid reliability and support transmission planning initiati...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $155K *

Optimize quality assurance processes by leading mission assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative aerospace environment. Engage with cross-funct...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $98K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading investigations, driving improvements, and ensuring compliance in medical device and pharmaceutical product lines. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $127K *

Transform quality assurance in medical device manufacturing by ensuring compliance and safety standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement, supporting oper...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $127K *

Transform quality assurance in medical device manufacturing by ensuring compliance and safety standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance product quality and drive continuous improvement in operati...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.