Leonardo reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(1,331 total reviews)

Roberto Cingolani

89% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Leonardo has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,331 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Leonardo employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aeroespacial y defensa industry (3.6 stars).

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1K reviews
1.0
May 14, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid so ability to work from home, great engineers

Cons

While there are many highly skilled individuals in the business and pockets of great engineering, the leadership culture in certain areas is controlling, dismissive, and resistant to feedback. I experienced repeated examples of being held accountable for team output while key decisions were made above or around me, undermining my ability to lead effectively. The culture prioritises hierarchy over contribution, and psychological safety is low if you challenge the status quo. Internal mobility exists, but some roles are tightly gatekept by managers who don't want to lose control. If you're early in your career or in the right part of the business, there is good experience to be gained, but be cautious if you're entering a senior role without clear support above you.

3.0
Oct 19, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There is some cutting edge technology and interesting technical work to embark on. Lots of funding is being pored into projects and if you can justify equipment/tools needed to get the job done, it will be bought. Leonardo is a comfortable job for life and offers a lot of security and a decent pension. Strong passionate union supporting workforce, keeping people safe and championing inclusivity & diversity. Flexible working options and good occupational health team.

Cons

Suffers from glacially slow processes and administration. It can take 6 months for the procurement team to make a project purchase - due to poor processes and communication through emails that get lost. A lightbulb will need replaced in the office, or there is a pile up of cardboard boxes needing recycled. or office furniture has been damaged and needs replaced or fixed ... the estates team are so oversubscribed it may never be resolved ... Desks aren't cleaned (but at least company supplies cleaning products post pandemic for you to clean the grime of the new desk you are hotdesking on) The security of a "job for life" has resulted in a complacent attitude, where if you are a driven motivated individual you will find yourself simultaneously trying to drag your team forward and push your management up. (e.g. imagine not being able to do work because tools/equipment haven't been ordered by your team leaders, despite requesting said equipment a year in advance AND reminding them monthly then weekly then daily that work will have to halt if you do not have the tools for your job.) There is a poor culture where people are promoted for existing rather than excelling. Absolutely falling into the category of 10 year experience being equivalent for doing the same first year over and over again and not growing. Witnessed multiple accounts of sexisim and bullying in the workplace. In all cases, never witnessed a formal grievance raised. In two separate cases, women where offered to move project teams rather reprimand or discipline offending characters. Non-adequate IT equipment - e.g. laptops will be assigned to you that do not have the correct cables or adapters to dock to a hot desk. Some hot desks don't even have PC monitors. Ergonomic keyboard/mouse - dream on. You're expected to purchase this equipment yourself!

2.0
Aug 14, 2023

low pay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good overall work/ life balance

Cons

low pay, no career progression

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Leonardo Response
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Thank you for your review - it is disappointing to hear from someone who has been with our company for so long. On career progression, we would suggest one thing might be to look at our Navigate and Springboard programmes which provide practical and realistic steps on how to develop your career. There is little detail in this review but should you wish to discuss some of your concerns further, you can contact us confidently on social.media@leonardo.com and we will gladly share these with our Yeovil team.
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