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Senior Research Analyst – Land-based Air Defence
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Janes empowers military, government, and defence leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defence, security, and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations—turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyse threats, accelerate decisions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges.
Job purpose:
Janes is seeking a Senior analyst to research modern land-based air defence systems and update equipment profiles explaining how those systems work, detailing major components and integrated systems.
The successful candidate will work closely with other data analysts and take ownership of our systems-level coverage, building relationships with manufacturers and operators enabling them to write clear, comprehensive and current records for our global readership.
How you will contribute at Janes:
- Researching in-service and developmental land-based air defence systems from around the world;
- Writing new description and development profiles of SAM systems and anti-aircraft artillery;
- Staying abreast of news developments in the air defence field and updating profiles of in-service systems;
- Checking and validating our content to ensure compliance with Janes sourcing standards;
- Sourcing and building Janes image library of air defence systems;
- Building your network of contacts and proactively connecting with defence industry and military personnel;
- Working with the wider subject-focused teams in the Janes Equipment Intelligence Team, as well as Inventories and ORBATs specialist analysts.
The ideal skills and experience for this role are:
- A strong team player with 3+ years of experience and demonstrable interest in military equipment, including land-based air defence systems;
- Proven ability to conduct primary research, analysis, and critical thinking, with excellent written and spoken English;
- We will provide training in Janes Tradecraft and Open Source Intelligence skills, but the successful candidate will be able to show a base knowledge and understanding of land-based air defence technologies;
- Aptitude to build networks and conduct interviews via telephone, video, email and other communication channels;
- Curiosity to find answers and an ability to interpret technical documents and secondary sources, analyse large volumes of data, and review imagery.
Benefits:
- Annual health checkup
- National Pension scheme
- Meal Card (Sodexo)
- Healthy Half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing)
- 22 days of annual leave
- Transportation allowance
- Day care / Creche Reimbursement
- Group Medical Claim
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
Life at Janes
We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally.
Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender.
Although this role is advertised as full time, Janes believed that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and regions and can support different ways of working and offer different flexible working arrangements. So, if you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this. We will always consider part time or flexible applications
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Janes Introduction:
Janes empowers military, government, and defence leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defence, security, and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyse threats, accelerate decisions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges.
Job purpose:
Janes is seeking an India/Bangalore‑based Senior Analyst with broad exposure to Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems to join our team. This role is suited to an inquisitive, adaptable analyst who is comfortable working across multiple C4ISR domains.
How you will contribute at Janes:
In this role, you will support Janes global intelligence products by delivering accurate, current, and well‑structured analysis across the full C4ISR spectrum. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing analytical coverage across C4ISR domains, including communications systems, radars, electro‑optic/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, sonars, and command‑and‑control architectures.
- Conducting primary research and analysis.
- Maintaining the currency, accuracy, and consistency of Janes C4ISR datasets and records for global customers.
- Producing written outputs such as analysis pieces, news, and background research, as well as contributing to webinars through research, content development, and delivery.
- Reviewing and updating system imagery and visual references to ensure alignment with current configurations and capabilities.
- Working closely with analysts in India and the UK, as well as Janes news team, to ensure coherent and timely coverage across regions and domains.
The ideal skills and experience for this role are:
We are looking for candidates with strong analytical fundamentals and intellectual curiosity. The ideal candidate will have:
- Broad familiarity with military C4ISR systems, with the ability to understand how different sensors, networks, and command elements interact.
- A strong interest in defence and military technology, with a willingness to research unfamiliar systems or concepts.
- An inquisitive mindset, including the ability to question sources, identify gaps, and synthesise information across domains.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to clearly explain technical information to a non‑specialist audience.
- Comfort working with structured specifications, databases, and data‑rich environments.
- Strong organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.
A demonstrated interest in the defence domain is essential. While prior experience with C4ISR systems is important, training will be provided in Janes research methods, tools, and editorial standards to support your development in the role.
Benefits:
India
- Annual health checkup
- National Pension scheme
- Meal Card (Sodexo)
- Healthy Half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing)
- 22 days of annual leave
- Transportation allowance
- Day care / Creche Reimbursement
- Group Medical Claim
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
Life at Janes
We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally.
Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender.
Although this role is advertised as full time, Janes believed that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and regions and can support different ways of working and offer different flexible working arrangements. So, if you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this. We will always consider part time or flexible applications
Ready to apply?
Apply to Janes
Janes Introduction:
Janes empowers military, government, and defence leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defence, security, and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations—turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyse threats, accelerate decisions, and stay ahead of emerging challenges.
Job purpose:
Janes is seeking a research analyst for land warfare platforms to research and update equipment profiles, explaining how these platforms and weapons operate, by detailing major components, integrated systems, and provide specifications data for these platforms.
The successful candidate will work closely with other data analysts and take ownership of our systems-level coverage, building relationships with manufacturers and operators enabling them to write clear, comprehensive and current records for our global readership.
How you will contribute at Janes:
- Researching in-service and developmental land warfare platforms from around the world.
- Writing new description and development profiles of a certain category of land equipment – AFVs, artillery or logistic vehicles.
- Staying abreast of news developments in the land warfare platforms field and updating profiles of in-service systems.
- Checking and validating our content to ensure compliance with Janes sourcing standards.
- Sourcing and building Janes image library of land warfare platforms.
- Building your network of contacts and proactively connecting with defence industry and military personnel.
- Working with the wider subject-focused teams in the Janes Equipment Intelligence Team, as well as Inventories and ORBATs specialist analysts.
The ideal skills and experience for this role are:
- A strong team player with a demonstrable interest in military land equipment, including an interest in C4 systems and armament.
- Proven ability to conduct primary research, analysis, and critical thinking, with excellent written and spoken English.
- We will provide training in Janes Tradecraft and Open-Source Intelligence skills, but the successful candidate will be able to show a base knowledge and understanding of land warfare platforms.
- Aptitude to build networks and conduct interviews via telephone, video, email and other communication channels.
- Curiosity to find answers and an ability to interpret technical documents and secondary sources, analyse large volumes of data, and review imagery.
India
- Annual health checkup
- National Pension scheme
- Meal Card (Sodexo)
- Healthy Half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing)
- 22 days of annual leave
- Transportation allowance
- Day care / Creche Reimbursement
- Group Medical Claim
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
Life at Janes
We believe Janes is truly a great place to work. Our values and leadership code drive everything we do, and we understand that the right behaviours and culture will always result in the best outcomes for our customers, our colleagues, our shareholders, and our business. We provide a supportive, stretching, and dynamic environment with the ability for you to grow rapidly, both personally and professionally.
Janes is an inclusive and equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of age, race, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or gender.
Although this role is advertised as full time, Janes believed that flexibility at work can provide many significant benefits both to our colleagues and the business. We already work in a hybrid style across all offices and regions and can support different ways of working and offer different flexible working arrangements. So, if you are interested and have any requirements or needs in the way you would like to work, please apply, and speak to us about this. We will always consider part time or flexible applications
Ready to apply?
Apply to Janes
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