Research Analyst

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly curious and analytical Research Analyst Intern to support the Innovation Centre’s project pipeline by providing strategic and actionable research with insights across both technical and business domains. In this role, you will work closely with the innovation team to perform deep research that enables data-backed validation of ideas, strengthens project pitches, and identifies emerging opportunities. Your work will directly enable better decision-making across various stages of the innovation lifecycle — from early discovery to solution design.

This role demands an agile mindset, a bias for action, and an ability to synthesize complex information into crisp, usable insights in a fast-evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct focused research to support the Innovation Centre's evolving project pipeline. (technical trends, business, trends, market etc.)

• Given a problem statement, identify effectively - all relevant fields that need further deep-dives and research, and conduct the same in an effective manner.

• Collaborate with the team (Product managers, technical team etc.) to gather research needs and provide customized outputs that aid in getting a better project direction.

• Support the technical and business validation of projects by identifying comparable solutions, adjacent use cases, white space opportunities, and early signs of disruption, based on the research performed.

• Connect and structure insights across diverse datasets (internal knowledge bases, open sources, etc.) to uncover hidden patterns and signals. 

• Create detailed research reports in ways or formats required and opportunity maps to support go/no-go decisions, feasibility assessments, and executive pitches.

• Present findings through well-structured decks, ecosystem maps, or briefing notes, tailored to different stakeholder needs — from early exploration to investment justification.

• Stay on top of new developments across key verticals relevant to the Innovation Centre’s focus areas (e.g., AI, automation, sustainability, digital twins, etc.).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering/ Business/ Technology/ Economics/ related fields.

• 0–2 years of experience in research, competitive intelligence, business consulting, or innovation strategy.

• Demonstrated ability to take broad or abstract prompts and define focused, high-value research directions.

• Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities with an ability to draw insights across technical and market domains.

• Experience with a wide variety of research tools and sources — from academic papers and market reports to startup databases and patent repositories.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and shifting priorities, while maintaining strong attention to detail.

• Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to frame findings in a business and technical context.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior exposure to research, innovation frameworks or open innovation programs.

• Familiarity with research around emerging tech (e.g., LLMs, IoT, AR/VR, sustainability, etc.) or specific business domains of focus.

• [preferred not mandatory] Experience with visualization tools (e.g., Miro, Notion, Kumu, etc.) to represent ecosystems or strategic landscapes.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type:

Internship

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Experience Level:

Student

Job Family:

Digital

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