Not ideal for ambitious or forward thinking individuals - Research Scientist Leonardo Employee Review

2.0
6 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Fascinating technical areas - Some genuinely talented and supportive colleagues - Relaxed working environment with good work-life balance

Cons

- Career progression often feels relationship-based, there is poor transparency around workplace conduct concerns - Little accountability for performance or delivery - Chronic deadline slippage has become normalised - Resistant to change and innovation - Technical expertise is underrepresented at management level - No credible career progression framework currently exists for research scientists

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5.0
7 Feb 2026
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Pros

Good management, Salary,Knowledge, organization, PTO

Cons

Difficult to be hired, No OT,

1.0
19 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There is not one pro I can think of.

Cons

The culture is extremely toxic and divisive. There is a clear preference shown toward Italian employees over U.S. employees, which creates an unfair and frustrating work environment. Communication is often unprofessional, with frequent yelling, finger-pointing, and disrespectful comments. Management has failed to establish clear roles and responsibilities, leading to constant confusion and conflict between employees. Engineering leadership appears heavily driven by favoritism and routinely treats employees with a lack of professionalism and respect.

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