Case Study – Droneshield, October 2025
“Profound People have been instrumental in helping us build the team that defines who we are today; technically brilliant, fast-moving and mission-driven.” Angus Bean – CTO/CPO Droneshield.
Scaling Advanced Counter-Drone & Electronic Warfare Capability
Client Snapshot
Droneshield is a global leader in counter-drone and electronic warfare technology, delivering cutting-edge solutions to defence and critical infrastructure clients. When Profound People first partnered with Droneshield in 2018, the company was a fast-growing Australian start-up of fewer than 15 employees. Today, it has evolved into a global organisation of over 350 people with world-class R&D, engineering, and operational capability.
The Challenge
As Droneshield scaled rapidly across multiple disciplines, they needed to attract and retain exceptional engineering and R&D talent within a highly competitive market. Post-COVID, top software professionals were accustomed to remote-only environments — yet Droneshield’s hardware-focused operations required full-time, on-site collaboration. Compounding this were common misconceptions about the defence industry as slow-moving or overly bureaucratic, which made employer branding and candidate engagement especially critical.
Our Approach
With a long-standing and trusted partnership with Droneshield’s executive team, Profound People embedded deeply within their culture and hiring strategy. We crafted a clear and authentic employee value proposition highlighting Droneshield’s high-performance, innovation-driven environment. Leveraging targeted sourcing campaigns, direct engagement, and ongoing candidate relationship management, we positioned Droneshield as one of the most dynamic tech employers in the defence sector.
The Results
Since 2018, Profound People has placed over 80 professionals across R&D, engineering, and leadership roles, directly supporting Droneshield’s growth from a start-up to a global leader of more than 350 employees. Our close collaboration ensured consistent cultural alignment, accelerated time-to-hire, and helped sustain a high-performing, multidisciplinary workforce that continues to power Droneshield’s innovation and global expansion.
