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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$150K - $200K *

Manage dam safety projects by leading inspections, assessments, and designs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and safety for hydropower and hydraulic structures, while men...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Transform dam safety practices by leading inspections, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations for hydropower and hydraulic structures. Drive project success through technical leadership, mentor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Shape the future of dam safety by leading inspections, assessments, and designs for hydropower projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure infrastructure integrity and mentor junior e...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Dam Safety Engineer, leading inspections, assessments, and designs for hydropower and dam safety projects. Drive technical excellence and mentor staff while ensuring co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Elevate dam safety and hydropower projects by leading inspections, risk assessments, and engineering evaluations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and mentor ju...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Build your career as a Senior Dam Safety Engineer, leading inspections and assessments for hydropower and dam safety projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure infrastructure integri...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $200K *

Empower infrastructure safety by leading dam inspections and assessments. Utilize your expertise in hydropower and hydraulic structures to drive engineering solutions, mentor teams, and enhance dam sa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Lead cross-functional teams to develop and launch innovative metal additive manufactured products, ensuring manufacturability and cost-effective solutions through hands-on technical guidance and colla...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead complex electrical engineering projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines. Drive innovation in healthcare and commercial sectors while managing c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Engineer robust test and release systems for cloud-based inference services. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable, automated testing and deployment processes, enhancing software quality and del...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $242K *

Lead SIPI project planning and development, establishing guidelines, auditing layouts, and optimizing designs through simulation and research to enhance performance across products and subsystems...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $141K *

Elevate quality assurance by implementing and enhancing the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations while collaborating across teams to drive continuo...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's transforming student transportation safety through innovative cloud platforms and automation. As a Sr DevOps Engineer, you'll enhance infrastructure, CI/CD, and MLOps, ensuring reli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Join our founding Solutions Engineer team to shape world-class solutions architecture. You'll lead the technical pre-sales cycle, earning trust from IT and security buyers while building the foundatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading complex technical solutions and mentoring teams. Drive innovation in Hazardous Energy Control and electrical safety while collaborating across disciplines to enhance operat...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of medical devices by leading innovative mechanical design and development for implantable technologies, ensuring high performance and manufacturability through hands-on engineeri...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving system reliability and performance through innovative infrastructure solutions, collaborating with engineering teams, and automating processes in a dynamic, fast-paced envi...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $114K *

Drive the inspection department's operations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and quality standards. Oversee inspection processes, conduct audits, and maintain documentation while leading con...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $240K *

Shape the future of platform reliability as you enhance performance, scalability, and operational excellence in a high-growth environment. Collaborate closely with the engineering team to drive innova...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining rugged mechanical engineering for high-performance systems. You'll lead the design and validation of critical subsystems, ensuring they withstand extreme environments whi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Empower reliability through proactive problem-solving and system-building across our complex sensor platform, ensuring operational excellence in both cloud and edge environments through robust strateg...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $180K *

Unlock potential by enhancing power output in nuclear plants through consulting, engineering proposals, and technical evaluations. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure project success while me...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance electrical quality assurance across marine fabrication and production. Drive compliance, support quality strategies, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective q...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by driving reliability verification with design teams, enhancing product quality through innovative methodologies and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic semiconductor envi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$240K - $280K *

Lead the charge in defining and developing GNC architecture for autonomous aircraft. Drive technical decisions, mentor teams, and ensure robust performance from design through flight test, tackling co...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.