Business Associate-Intern

Neara; India; On-site; INR 450,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Digantara in Bengaluru, India, invites a driven Business Associate-Intern to help shape market insights for space surveillance and defence domains. You will conduct research, analyse opportunities, and support cross-functional teams in selling strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree and have 1–3 years of experience in market analysis, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in market research, consulting, business analysis, strategy, defence, aerospace, investment research, or a related field.
• Exposure to the aerospace, defence, space, or dual-use technology ecosystem is preferred.
• Strong writing and presenting abilities for reports and presentations.

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.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Research skills

Education

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

Job description

Business Associate-Intern

Job type: Full Time · Department: Sales · Work type: On-Site

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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