Business Associate-Intern

Digantara; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Digantara in Bengaluru is seeking a Market Research Analyst to synthesize market trends, government programs, and competitive landscapes to inform strategy.

You will translate complex data into clear findings for Sales, Marketing, and Product, collaborating across teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of experience in market research, consulting, business analysis, strategy.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities; ability to deliver decision-oriented insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of reports and presentations.
• Exposure to aerospace/defence or government procurement is a plus.
• Familiarity with government programs and defence contracting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary market research to identify industry trends, customer insights, competitive developments, and opportunities.
• Monitor government programs, budgets, and initiatives relevant to space surveillance and defence markets.
• Research procurement processes, regulatory frameworks across geographies to identify barriers and opportunities.
• Perform competitive analysis on product capabilities, pricing, partnerships, market positioning.
• Support Sales, Marketing, and Product with market intelligence for go-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop research reports and strategic insights for growth.

Skills

Market research

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Digantara is a leading Space Surveillance and Intelligence company focused on ensuring orbital safety and sustainability. With expertise in space-based detection, tracking, identification, and monitoring, Digantara provides comprehensive domain awareness across all regimes, enabling end-users to gain actionable intelligence on a single platform. At the core of its infrastructure lies a sophisticated integration of hardware and software capabilities aligned with the key principles of situational awareness: perception (data collection), comprehension (data processing), and prediction (analytics). This holistic approach empowers Digantara to monitor all Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in orbit, fostering comprehensive domain awareness.

Why Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your ideas and contributions make a real difference to the future of the space domain.


• Gain hands‑on exposure to strategic business initiatives, market intelligence, and customer engagement within the aerospace and defence ecosystem.


• Work alongside experienced professionals in a high‑growth startup that offers continuous learning, ownership, and accelerated career development.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about market intelligence, business strategy, and the evolving aerospace and defence landscape.


• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into actionable business insights.


• Curious and research-oriented, with an interest in understanding emerging technologies, competitive landscapes, and government‑led space initiatives.


• Effective communicator who enjoys collaborating with cross‑functional teams and contributing to strategic business decisions.


• Self‑driven, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary market research to identify industry trends, customer insights, competitive developments, and emerging market opportunities.


• Monitor and analyse government programs, budgets, and strategic initiatives relevant to space surveillance, defence, and commercial space markets.


• Research procurement processes, regulatory frameworks, and licensing requirements across key geographies to identify market opportunities and potential barriers to entry.


• Perform competitive analysis covering product capabilities, pricing strategies, partnerships, market positioning, and industry developments.


• Support Sales, Marketing, and Product teams by providing market intelligence that informs go‑to‑market strategies and business decisions.


• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop research reports, presentations, and strategic insights that support customer engagement and business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, Engineering, or a related discipline.


• 1–3 years of experience in market research, consulting, business analysis, strategy, defence, aerospace, investment research, or a related field.


• Strong analytical and research capabilities with the ability to develop clear, structured, and decision‑oriented insights.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, presentations, and business documentation.


• Exposure to the aerospace, defence, space, or dual‑use technology ecosystem is preferred.


• Familiarity with government procurement processes, public sector programs, or defence contracting is an advantage.

General Requirements

• Ability to work in a mission‑focused, fast‑paced environment.


• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities.


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross‑functional teams.


• Willingness to occasionally travel as required.


• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

Job Location:

Hebbal, Bengaluru

Work Type:

In‑office, Full-time