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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$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing eye health by leading the development of innovative inspection systems for automated medical-device manufacturing, ensuring quality and reliability in product...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$84K - $161K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative mechanical systems for data centers, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver efficient HVAC and cooling solutions that meet stringent reliability...

3 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Innovate mechanical systems for high-performance facilities, focusing on data centers. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to design efficient HVAC and cooling solutions that meet stringent reli...

3 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Shape the future of high-performance facilities by designing innovative mechanical systems for data centers and critical infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver efficient HVAC and co...

3 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Unlock potential by designing innovative mechanical systems for mission-critical facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver efficient HVAC and cooling solutions for data centers and complex...

3 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Join us to design and implement innovative mechanical systems for high-performance data centers and critical infrastructure, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure reliability and effic...

3 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Drive innovative mechanical solutions for data centers and critical facilities. Collaborate with diverse teams to design efficient HVAC and plumbing systems, ensuring reliability and compliance in hig...

3 weeks ago

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

$84K - $161K *

Champion innovative mechanical designs for data centers, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver efficient HVAC and cooling solutions that meet stringent reliability standards in comple...

3 weeks ago

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

$109K - $224K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of cloud technology at enterprise scale. As a strategic leader, you'll drive cloud architecture, modernization, and security initiatives while mentoring engineers...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's committed to excellence in quality control and management. Lead QC operations while driving compliance and continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic aerospace environment, ens...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$109K - $224K *

Optimize cloud architecture and strategy by leading enterprise-wide initiatives in AWS and Azure. Drive modernization, enhance security, and mentor engineers while fostering innovation and best practi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Elevate site integration success for advanced power systems, ensuring seamless communication and control across electrical infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product dep...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $165K *

Lead the charge in site integration success for advanced power systems, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across teams. Drive product deployment and support innovative applications in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Redefine optical engineering by leading calibration and integration for high-speed coherent linecards. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and mentor engineers, drivi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $175K *

Take ownership of optical calibration and integration for high-speed coherent linecards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and mentor engineers while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$132K - $251K *

Champion the development and integration of IMUs into navigation subsystems, collaborating with engineers to analyze performance data and ensure optimal functionality. Engage in testing, documentation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to process improvement in manufacturing infrared sensing materials. Develop, sustain, and troubleshoot techniques aimed at optimizing production yields and efficiency while collaborating wi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $152K *

Lead the charge in enhancing nuclear power plant efficiency through advanced mechanical analysis. Collaborate with clients and teams to optimize systems, ensuring safety and performance in power uprat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$153K - $215K *

Drive innovation in hardware design and optimization for cloud-scale machine learning, enhancing performance and cost-efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$143K - $162K *

Empower the future of satellite technology by building and testing innovative RF hardware systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and enhance testbeds that support critical missions, ensuri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Manage electrical subsystems for advanced robotics, overseeing design, integration, and debugging from concept to production, ensuring reliability in challenging environments and mentoring junior engi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $204K *

Champion the design and integration of advanced embedded software for avionics platforms. Lead technical strategy, mentor teams, and drive innovation in secure, high-performance systems. Collaborate a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$116K - $174K *

Drive innovation in electrical engineering by designing and testing automated test equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance ground support systems for launch vehicles, ensuring qu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining mobile communication by leading the development of secure voice calling applications for iOS and Android using React Native, ensuring a seamless user experience and robus...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $165K *

Optimize mobile application development by leading the design and implementation of secure voice calling features for iOS and Android using React Native, ensuring a seamless user experience and robust...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.