Field Robotics Software Lead for Real-World Deployments

HITT Contracting Inc.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking a Robotics Software Lead for construction projects in Virginia.

You will set the technical direction for the robotics software stack, own the software infrastructure, and drive field deployments from proof‑of‑concept to scaled solutions. The role combines hands‑on engineering with product‑minded leadership, mentoring engineers, coordinating partnerships, and shaping the R&D roadmap for robotics on active job sites.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of robotics software development experience.
• Experience leading software engineering teams on real‑world robotics deployments.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, and Linux-based robotics development.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural direction for robotics software stack and interfaces.
• Lead and mentor software engineers; manage cross‑functional plans and milestones.
• Coordinate with hardware, field testing, and IT teams to deliver deployments.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Software leadership

Education

Bachelors in Robotics/CS/EE/ME

Tools

ROS 2

Git

Job description

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking a Robotics Software Lead for construction projects in Virginia.

You will set the technical direction for the robotics software stack, own the software infrastructure, and drive field deployments from proof‑of‑concept to scaled solutions. The role combines hands‑on engineering with product‑minded leadership, mentoring engineers, coordinating partnerships, and shaping the R&D roadmap for robotics on active job sites.