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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$110K - $130K *

Optimize electrical designs and support construction projects across various sectors. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards while delivering innovative solutions for ind...

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

$142K - $167K *

Lead the charge in enhancing AI system reliability and performance through innovative infrastructure design, automation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal operational sta...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $264K *

Pioneer commissioning excellence by leading site-level startup, testing, and operational readiness for data center projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure systems are ready for reliable ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$134K - $205K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic team in the design and analysis of electrical systems for nuclear applications. Drive project success through innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and exc...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $152K *

Manage your career with a mid-level structural engineering role, leading design efforts on diverse projects. Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure technical exc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $152K *

Drive innovative structural design solutions while leading multi-disciplinary teams. This mid-level role offers diverse challenges and opportunities for career growth in a hybrid work environment, foc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive the evolution of cloud security engineering by designing and implementing scalable, secure cloud infrastructures and Kubernetes solutions, while fostering collaboration across teams to ensure be...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance the reliability and performance of enterprise AI and Sitecore platforms on VMware Cloud. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions th...

5 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $205K *

Shape the future of energy by leading a structural engineering team on innovative nuclear projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and apply your expertise in structural d...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of clean energy by leading structural engineering projects for nuclear facilities. You'll mentor engineers, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure high-qualit...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Shape the future of structural engineering by leading a dynamic team in designing innovative solutions for nuclear facilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients while advancing your...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Drive innovative structural engineering solutions by leading a team in the design and analysis of nuclear facility structures. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure high-quali...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $205K *

Empower a team of structural engineers to design innovative solutions for nuclear facilities. Lead projects, mentor talent, and collaborate across disciplines to enhance safety and efficiency in struc...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $135K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of electrical engineering by leading hardware development for innovative products. Drive cross-functional collaboration and ensure compliance with safety and regul...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $147K *

Lead the charge in enhancing product quality and manufacturing processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic medi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $147K *

Advance quality engineering initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and product performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliance, investigate quality issues, and impleme...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $147K *

Champion quality excellence by leading process validation and compliance initiatives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and driv...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$162K - $260K *

Drive functional safety for autonomous vehicle software, ensuring reliability and compliance through safety analysis and requirements derivation. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance safety proce...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $175K *

Lead and execute complex process hazard analyses and safety audits, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Collaborate with clients and mentor teams while managing proj...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $175K *

Transform complex projects by leading process hazard analyses and safety audits. Empower engineering teams to deliver high-quality service while fostering client relationships and ensuring compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading complex process hazard analyses and safety audits. Collaborate with clients and manage engineering teams to ensure compliance and deliver high-quality results across divers...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$144K - $288K *

Lead the charge in architecting and delivering scalable AI solutions in a regulated healthcare environment, collaborating across teams to drive innovation and ensure responsible AI practices while opt...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$118K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions for nuclear power projects. Oversee multi-discipline teams, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while drivin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $180K *

Lead a dynamic team in delivering innovative electrical engineering solutions for nuclear power projects. Oversee multi-discipline coordination, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $180K *

Lead a team in tackling complex electrical engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective coordination, technical oversight, and client engagement. Drive innovation and mentor te...

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  •   8 - 10 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.