Business Systems Analyst

Babcock International; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering firm seeks a Business Systems Analyst to manage and configure engineering software solutions. This hybrid role involves supporting critical defence projects, requiring proven IT experience and an engineering-related degree. The candidate should possess skills in CAD and CAM. Benefits include generous holiday allowance, a matched pension scheme, and a dynamic working environment. Closing date for applications is 21/01/2026.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing and maintaining IT solutions.
• Basic knowledge of CAD, CAM, and Product Lifecycle Management.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, design, and configure engineering software applications.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for engineering systems.
• Ensure compliance with application roadmaps.

Skills

Managing IT solutions

Software application design

2nd and 3rd line support

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

IT or Engineering-related degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Product Lifecycle/Data Management

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Job description

Job Title: Business Systems Analyst

Location: Hybrid, UK

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF70217

Shape the Future of Engineering Systems

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Business Systems Analyst at one of our UK sites, near major commutable towns.

The role

As a Business Systems Analyst, you’ll be at the heart of delivering innovative engineering software solutions that support critical defence and aerospace projects. This is a role where your expertise will make a tangible difference to our business, to society, and to your own career growth.

Day-to-day, your work will ensure our systems run seamlessly, enabling teams to design, build, and maintain assets that protect national security.

• Analyse, design, and configure engineering software applications to meet business needs
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line support for engineering systems
• Deliver minor changes and contribute to project delivery within your specialist area
• Ensure compliance with application roadmaps and architecture
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and technical teams to optimise solutions

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the onsite and days working from home.

Essential experience of the Business Systems Analyst

• Proven experience in managing and maintaining IT solutions

Basic knowledge of one or more of the following:

• Computer Aided Design (CAD)
• Product Lifecycle/Data Management
• Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
• Design Analysis
• Integrated Logistic Support and Technical Publications

Qualifications for the Business Systems Analyst

• IT or Engineering-related degree or equivalent qualification

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – buy or sell up to one working week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day a year for volunteering
• Flexible working options
• A dynamic working environment

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 21/01/2026