Job Description

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:

• Listens to your career goals
• Rewards your contributions
• Invests in your growth

Benefits include:

• CareFirst Gold Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Profit Sharing & Performance Bonuses
• Annual Education & Training Allowance
• Leave Buy-Back Program
• Community Engagement Opportunities

Next Steps
If you're interested in this or similar opportunities, let us know in your application.
Apply now or email your resume to 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.

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