Leonardo reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(951 total reviews)

Clive Higgins

90% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Leonardo has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 951 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 Aerospace and defence industry (3.6 stars).

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951 reviews
5.0
May 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very little pressure, day to day great work life balance

Cons

Slow movement throughout engineering not rewarded for putting in extra work

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Leonardo Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a Graduate Engineer at Leonardo. We’re pleased to hear that you value the work-life balance and supportive day-to-day environment. Creating a positive workplace where employees can develop their careers while maintaining balance is something we place great importance on. Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of Leonardo. We wish you continued success in your career with us.
5.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance Good development opportunities Good benefits

Cons

Takes a lot of time to get stuff done, so many layers of leadership IT is outsourced so not the quickest to fix issues when they arise compared with internal it Overall I’m happy

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Leonardo Response
3w
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your continued contribution to Leonardo over the past 8 years. We’re delighted to hear that you value the work-life balance, development opportunities, and benefits available at Leonardo. Creating an environment where employees can grow their careers while maintaining a positive balance is incredibly important to us. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding decision-making processes and IT support responsiveness. As a large organisation operating across complex programmes, we recognise that processes can sometimes feel layered, and we continue to look at ways to improve efficiency. It’s great to hear that overall you are happy at Leonardo, and we thank you again for your dedication and commitment to the business.
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