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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$90K - $136K *

Join a dynamic Reliability team to enhance quality in the Terran R program. Collaborate across design, manufacturing, and testing to establish robust processes and controls, ensuring speed and reliabi...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $102K *

Champion electrical safety and reliability in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Lead inspections, manage safety programs, and support electrical systems to ensure operational excellence and complia...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$112K - $135K *

Drive the optimization of IT products and services by developing automated solutions, enhancing system reliability, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence and ef...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$126K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping cloud infrastructure by collaborating with teams to enhance platform architecture, ensure availability, and mentor engineers, all while driving innovation in AI capabilities...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical outcomes, architecting production systems, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation and ensure operational excelle...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$69K - $148K *

Transform cloud operations by solving complex infrastructure challenges and automating solutions. Collaborate globally to enhance service quality and efficiency while mentoring junior engineers in a d...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $148K *

Transform your career by solving complex cloud infrastructure challenges. Collaborate globally to enhance Oracle's services, ensuring high availability and efficiency while driving automation and ment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$69K - $148K *

Help us solve complex cloud infrastructure challenges while enhancing automation and system efficiency. Collaborate globally to ensure high-quality service and operational readiness in a dynamic, 24/7...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive reliability testing and analysis for optical devices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and yield. Utilize statistical methods to identify trends and implement...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$139K - $205K *

Empower the future of unmanned systems by creating innovative reliability tests, collaborating with diverse teams, and solving complex engineering challenges to enhance hardware robustness and perform...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$139K - $205K *

Champion reliability by developing test methods for unmanned platforms. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate mission needs into robust hardware while ensuring rigorous validation ag...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the reliability and safety of instrumentation and electrical systems. Drive proactive initiatives, support plant operations, and ensure compliance with indust...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$156K - $281K *

Join a team that's redefining structural engineering for data centers. As a Senior Principal Structural Engineer, you'll ensure the integrity of innovative designs, collaborating across disciplines to...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$107K - $204K *

Shape the future of defense technology by leading mechanical design and development efforts. Collaborate with a talented team to create innovative solutions for undersea systems, ensuring high-quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $162K *

Shape the future of optical engineering by designing and analyzing advanced imaging systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-performance optical solutions for critical aerospac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $170K *

Elevate quality standards in aerospace by leading inspections, managing compliance, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with teams to ensure product excellence and safety while fostering str...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $165K *

Manage and enhance equipment reliability programs, ensuring operational excellence through solid engineering practices, compliance with cGMP, and collaboration with teams to drive performance improvem...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $325K *

Unlock the future of AI in healthcare by leading multi-year strategies and technical solutions across teams. Drive innovation, influence executive decisions, and shape governance policies while mentor...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $325K *

Advance AI innovation by leading multi-year architecture strategies across teams, resolving complex technical challenges, and shaping governance policies in a regulated environment. Drive adoption and...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $325K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in healthcare by leading multi-year strategies, resolving complex technical challenges, and influencing executive decisions across the organization to ensur...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$123K - $230K *

Unlock potential by ensuring supplier quality and reliability for innovative space systems. Collaborate with engineering teams, drive continuous improvement, and manage supplier relationships to meet...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$134K - $165K *

Innovate as a senior technical leader, driving AI integration and scalable solutions across a SaaS portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and mentor engineers i...

Reposted yesterday

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

$98K - $148K *

Reimagine quality assurance processes by collaborating across teams to enhance product standards, implement continuous improvements, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while driving pe...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Empower teams at a manufacturing facility to enhance safety and reliability. Lead predictive maintenance initiatives, manage spending, and foster a continuous improvement culture while developing skil...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.