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
4.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pension Work life balance Interesting projects

Cons

Slow pace IT issues Salary below market rates

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Leonardo Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your continued contribution to Leonardo. We are pleased to hear that you value the work-life balance, pension offering and the opportunity to work on interesting projects within the business. Creating an environment where employees can contribute to meaningful and innovative work while maintaining balance is something we continue to prioritise. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding pace, IT challenges and salary competitiveness. We recognise that these areas can impact the overall employee experience and are continually reviewing how we improve processes, systems and the support we provide to our teams. Thank you again for sharing your experience and for being part of Leonardo.
1.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* Potentially interesting work in the future * It is possible to move to different teams (but there is only one research team) * There are some good people in the business * Canteen on site with reasonable (but not very healthy) food, school dinners style

Cons

* There are limited promotion prospects from research * I was constantly told that interesting work is around the corner, but it never comes * Hybrid working is not possible (despite being advertised as a perk) * I have witnessed bullying and discrimination openly both from colleagues on the same level and from managers * It is quite an old boys club in which managers pick a favourite and disregard everybody else * There is no structure or willingness to listen to or absorb feedback * Those with a PhD or from academia are ostracised and treated negatively, I would not recommend joining this business for a research position with a PhD, you will not be appreciated or well-utilised * Benefits package is very lacking compared to similar companies * Parking on site is terrible and they keep hiring more people * I was told about travel opportunities when interviewing but this was a total lie and no such opportunities exist

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Leonardo Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experiences during your time at Leonardo. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. At Leonardo, we are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive working environment where all employees feel valued and able to contribute fully. We take any concerns relating to bullying, discrimination or management behaviour extremely seriously, and feedback such as yours is important in helping us identify where improvements are needed. We recognise that career development, meaningful work and open communication are all critical to the employee experience. As our business continues to evolve and grow, we are actively working to strengthen employee engagement, leadership visibility and opportunities for development across our teams. We also appreciate your comments regarding hybrid working, benefits and facilities. We pride ourselves on offering flexibility wherever possible, however due to the nature of some of our work, certain roles do require a greater on-site presence. We understand that, given the length of your time with the business, you may not have had the opportunity to experience some of the longer-term project work, development pathways or broader opportunities available across Leonardo. Many of our research and engineering programmes operate over extended time frames, with opportunities often developing as projects progress and teams evolve. While we are disappointed to hear that your experience in a research role did not reflect the environment we aim to provide, we thank you for acknowledging the colleagues and future potential you saw within the business. We wish you every success in your future career.
5.0
May 18, 2026

Strong work-life balance but lacks career growth

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance Competitive salary Very good pension

Cons

No career progression PLM implementation poor and rudderless

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