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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $218K *

Champion transformative cloud technologies while ensuring gaming service reliability. Oversee production code quality and operational readiness in a collaborative environment. Drive critical feedback...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $150K *

Drive quality excellence by leading engineering functions, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$85K - $158K *

Unlock your potential as you lead reliability initiatives through the product lifecycle. Collaborate with engineers to influence design and enhance performance while driving reliability data into acti...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading reliability initiatives to enhance asset health, reduce costs, and implement world-class maintenance standards across multiple manufacturing sites, fostering a culture of c...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing ESP systems and ensuring compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability and drive continuous improvement in product...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$62K - $140K *

Innovate with us to integrate and test cutting-edge systems, ensuring robust performance and reliability. Collaborate across disciplines to drive system concepts and enhance testability, while managin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Partner with us to drive the manufacturing strategy for high-power termination assemblies. Optimize design, manage contract manufacturers, and build quality systems to ensure scalable production and c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing packaging systems for medical devices. You'll lead projects, ensure compliance, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive innovation and continuous improvem...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $131K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality assurance and control across production processes. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet regulatory standards and enhance produ...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $120K *

Transform quality assurance processes by developing standards, conducting audits, and collaborating with teams to enhance product reliability and compliance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives w...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$81K - $112K *

Optimize packaging processes for medical devices by leading design, testing, and compliance initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency in packaging systems, driving c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $112K *

Contribute to innovative packaging solutions for medical devices, ensuring compliance and functionality. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement in a fast...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $112K *

Lead the charge in developing and improving packaging systems for medical devices, ensuring compliance and functionality through collaboration and technical expertise. Drive continuous improvement ini...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$158K - $234K *

Develop and enhance infrastructure and tools to empower developers in delivering scalable, secure, and reliable software. Collaborate across teams to improve system reliability, automate processes, an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $201K *

Innovate your career by enhancing system reliability and developer tools. Collaborate across teams to build scalable infrastructure and automate processes, ensuring a seamless developer experience whi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's advancing space hardware systems through innovative mechanical design. Collaborate across disciplines to take flight hardware from concept to delivery, solving complex challenges in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a hands-on HR partnership role in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with leaders to enhance employee experience, support compliance, and implement strategic HR in...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading complex initiatives and enhancing cloud-native systems. Drive architectural decisions while mentoring teams to deliver secure, scalable application...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$162K - $243K *

Empower innovation as a key contributor, leading design of cutting-edge RF-controlled medical devices. Drive system integration and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high-quality project executio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock platform potential by leading performance, scalability, and resilience engineering across distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to optimize architectural solutions and drive comprehensive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $253K *

Lead the charge in managing a project team focused on high voltage substations, overseeing design, analysis, and implementation to modernize the electric grid while ensuring projects meet client speci...

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3 weeks ago

  •   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.