I've learned a lot, but now I think I may know too much - Anonymous employee Leonardo DRS Employee Review

3.0
Aug 21, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I have worked with several talented people at DRS and acquired skills not just in my own discipline, but other areas as well. DRS has several companies that develop and produce high-tech, interesting products that present multiple engineering challenges.

Cons

Career advancement within DRS seems to stall after a few years. It is difficult to change responsibilities once an employee demonstrates mastery of a particular area. This makes promotion within one's department difficult because co-workers become dependent on a particular individual fulfilling the same role, so promotion means taking on additional responsibilities without the ability to relinquish andy existing burdens.

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5.0
Jul 14, 2026
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Pros

Well managed all around. Used to be a really good place to work, but since they went public, it's just a good place to work.

Cons

Defence industry, typical feast or famine. Either working over time to tight schedules or nothing to do.

2.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

The only Pro with this company was having every other Friday off.

Cons

Poor leadership and management culture. In my experience, management positions are often filled from a small, long-tenured group, resulting in limited diversity of thought and few opportunities for outside perspectives. Many leaders lacked the skills needed to effectively develop, mentor, and support their teams. Rather than addressing organizational issues, accountability often seemed to flow downward, with lower-level employees bearing the consequences of management decisions. I also observed talented Program Managers leaving or being terminated under circumstances that suggested they were being held responsible for broader organizational problems rather than receiving appropriate leadership support. Overall, the culture discouraged transparency, accountability, and professional growth.

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