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 - $173K *

Shape the future of engineering excellence by leading the development and integration of innovative tools and processes. Drive efficiency and productivity across engineering teams while enhancing coll...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $173K *

Innovate engineering processes by leading the development and execution of tools, systems, and automation strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency across the organization, driving continuous...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$161K - $206K *

Transform vehicle electrical systems by leading design, integration, and validation for autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles. Collaborate across teams to ensure performance, safety, and reliabili...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $271K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI by leading applied research projects, transforming ambiguous problems into production-ready models, and collaborating with engineers to drive innovation in...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $147K *

Execute quality assurance strategies to validate automation in fulfillment centers. Collaborate with teams to develop test plans, measure metrics, and report on product maturity, ensuring high standar...

6 days ago

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

$109K - $116K *

Lead critical engineering initiatives to ensure seamless data center operations 24/7. Collaborate with a dynamic team to execute maintenance, repairs, and monitoring while enhancing your technical ski...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Optimize automation initiatives in high-volume manufacturing, leading vision and inspection projects. Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure successful deployment and implementation of cutting-e...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $205K *

Lead the charge in deploying and operating Kubernetes infrastructure for U.S. government cloud environments. Ensure production reliability and enhance automation while collaborating with a global SRE...

Utah, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate the future of reliability engineering by owning production systems at scale. Manage compute, networking, and storage while ensuring stability and performance in a fast-paced environment. Driv...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring reliability at scale. You'll manage compute, networking, and storage, driving performance and stability while adapting to rapid changes in production environme...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Champion reliability as a software problem by owning production infrastructure at scale. Drive Kubernetes operations, engineer networking solutions, and automate processes to ensure stability and effi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving impactful change in IT Procurement. As a Principal Consultant, you'll lead global teams, develop strategies, and deliver measurable outcomes while collaborating closely with...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $141K *

Unlock potential by ensuring product quality and compliance through collaboration with cross-functional teams. Drive design verification, risk management, and regulatory adherence to enhance patient s...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive security initiatives by building robust systems that protect models, data, and compute. Collaborate with engineers and researchers to automate safeguards and enhance workflows, ensuring reliable...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $224K *

Lead the Electromagnetic Engineering Effects (E3) team to analyze, test, and verify EMI/EMC requirements, ensuring compliance and performance across various systems while mentoring junior engineers an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$107K - $204K *

Engage in advanced Electromagnetic Engineering Effects (E3) analysis, supporting system engineering and testing. Collaborate on EMI/EMC, Lightning, and Shielding projects, ensuring compliance and deli...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive integration and testing of advanced EO/IR optical payloads for national defense missions. Lead hands-on activities, develop procedures, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure optimal perfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $141K *

Transform industrial automation by leveraging your expertise in controls engineering. Collaborate with clients and teams to design innovative electrical and instrumentation systems, ensuring complianc...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $196K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Product Quality Engineer, driving quality improvements in Electromagnetic Warfare products. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure reliability and excellence througho...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $187K *

Pioneer innovative Digital Engineering solutions by leading the integration of Model-Based Systems Engineering and AI/ML methodologies, driving modernization efforts across complex Naval Nuclear Labor...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $118K *

Elevate the quality of software by designing automated testing frameworks and integrating AI tools for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery of hig...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-impact engineering team focused on observability. Drive technical roadmaps, enhance platform reliability, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating with...

Seattle, WARemote

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$195K - $240K *

Lead the charge in enhancing system reliability and security by designing AI-driven pipelines, coaching teams, and building tools that empower developers to proactively address vulnerabilities and imp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$195K - $240K *

Empower your career by leading the design of AI-driven security pipelines, enhancing system reliability and security. Collaborate across teams to build tools and processes that protect and optimize ou...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$132K - $251K *

Join a team that's redefining data governance through innovative integration and automation solutions. Collaborate across functions to design scalable architectures that enhance data management capabi...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 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.