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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$130K - $155K *

Transform cloud infrastructure by building, improving, and automating scalable solutions. Collaborate with development teams to enhance performance, reliability, and security in a dynamic environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions. Lead multi-disciplinary projects, oversee production teams, and ensure quality documentation while collaborating...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading the design and production of critical electrical projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring quality and adherence to budgets while driving innovation...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Empower innovation by leading the production of construction documents and overseeing multi-disciplinary teams on mission-critical projects, ensuring quality and adherence to budgets and schedules...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to lead electrical design projects, ensuring quality and coordination across disciplines while managing budgets and schedules. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions in mis...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading multi-disciplinary projects, overseeing production teams, and ensuring high-quality design documentation within established b...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead the production of construction documents and oversee multi-disciplinary teams on mission-critical projects, ensuring quality and adherence to budgets and schedules while fostering coll...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electrical engineering by leading multi-disciplinary projects, overseeing production teams, and ensuring high-quality design documentation within established b...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $190K *

Pioneer innovative quality solutions in a fast-paced environment, leading efforts in product introductions and continuous improvements while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficienc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $134K *

Optimize compliance processes by managing annual Incurred Cost Submissions and supporting audits. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and adherence to regulatory st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $142K *

Lead the charge in ensuring product excellence by collaborating with R&D and cross-functional teams to drive quality standards in new product development for surgical devices, enhancing patient safety...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Join a pioneering team to shape innovative software solutions, engaging directly with customers to transform their challenges into reliable deployments. Leverage your engineering skills to drive impac...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Transform your career by joining a pioneering engineering team focused on delivering innovative software solutions. Engage directly with customers to understand their needs, build impactful applicatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Drive quality excellence by leading initiatives in aerospace manufacturing, ensuring compliance with standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally to enh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $185K *

Empower clients by leveraging deep ONESOURCE Direct Tax expertise to design innovative solutions using AI and automation tools. Engage directly with customers, manage projects, and drive efficiency wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance quality processes in medical device manufacturing. Leverage your expertise in quality engineering, problem-solving, and compliance to drive innovation and ensure product...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $127K *

Contribute to system reliability as a Site Reliability Engineer. Collaborate with DevOps team using AWS, Kubernetes, and Datadog to optimize monitoring and incident response, enhancing infrastructure...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $87K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance automated systems in manufacturing, ensuring optimal performance and innovation. Collaborate with technicians to troubleshoot and implement solutions, driving efficiency...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$109K - $191K *

Lead the charge in enhancing cloud infrastructure reliability and performance. As a Staff SRE, you'll design and operate innovative platforms, mentor engineers, and drive operational excellence across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the lifecycle management of released products, driving engineering changes and improvements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance throughout product...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $213K *

Partner with us to develop and execute robust test cases for air and ground systems while enhancing user experience. Tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, driving innovation and proce...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $192K *

Lead the charge in designing innovative electrical infrastructure solutions, managing projects, and developing strategic client relationships in the power and infrastructure sector, ensuring efficient...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$154K - $176K *

Champion reliability excellence by leading SRE initiatives, shaping architecture, and driving automation across multiple products. Mentor engineers and influence cross-functional teams to enhance syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$154K - $176K *

Help us shape the future of reliability engineering by leading cross-functional initiatives, defining SLO frameworks, and driving automation to enhance system availability and performance across multi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Transform security engagements by leading a team of penetration testers. Manage projects from initiation to reporting, mentor consultants, and enhance client relationships while driving service develo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business 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.