Senior Systems Engineer - Product Architecture
Ft. Meade Area, MD · Government/Military
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Full-Time | Fully Funded | $150K - $200K | 40 Hours/Week
Keep the Mission Running.
Helm Point Solutions is a woman-owned cybersecurity and physical security firm supporting the nation’s most critical systems and infrastructure.
We are seeking a Systems Engineer with a focus on Product Architecture to support a mission-critical program within the Intelligence Community. The selected candidate will guide system design, integration, and implementation across complex enterprise environments, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with technical and operational objectives.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
Analyze user requirements, concepts of operations, and high-level system architectures to develop detailed system requirements and design documentation.
Lead system design and development activities, including architectural definition and system integration planning.
Provide technical leadership for integrating requirements, design, and technology across multiple engineering teams.
Conduct feasibility studies, advise on alternative approaches, and propose technical solutions that meet mission needs.
Develop and maintain System Architecture Documents (SAD), System Design Documents (SDD), and other technical deliverables.
Support lifecycle systems engineering processes including requirements analysis, implementation, integration, verification, validation, operation, and maintenance.
Collaborate closely with program management, government stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and maintain system integrity.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a qualified engineering field or related discipline plus 7 years of systems engineering experience,
OR Master’s degree plus 5 years,
OR PhD plus 3 years,
OR High School Diploma/GED plus 12 years of related experience.
Why Helm Point?
We’re not just filling seats — we’re building careers. At Helm Point, every team member matters. You’ll be part of a close-knit company that:
Benefits include:
Next Steps
If you’re interested in this or similar opportunities, let us know in your application.
Apply now or email your resume to recruiting@helmpoint.com to start a confidential conversation.
Helm Point Solutions, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.
Helm Point Solutions, Inc. is a comprehensive security solutions provider, combining expertise in cyber solutions such as security architecture design, network operations, and penetration testing with physical security monitoring, access control, emergency management, and anti-terrorism/force protection. As the lines between physical and digital mediums are often obscure, Helm Point Solutions is positioned to help organizations combine IT solutions with proven physical protection practices to solve the real world security puzzle. Helm Point Solutions is also a leader in software engineering, cloud development, and mission-focused data analytics. Founded in 2007, Helm Point Solutions is a Woman-Owned Small Business headquartered in Columbia, MD, and serves customers in the DoD and IC.
Our main areas of expertise include but are not limited to:
- Cyber Security
- Engineering Support
- Security Support
- Network Operations and Solutions
- Data Science
- Physical Security
Please check out our website for more info at www.helmpoint.com.
