I want to become weapon engineer, but i am not american

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The discussion centers on the aspiration to become a weapons engineer, particularly from a Finnish perspective. Key recommendations include pursuing a major in Mechanical Engineering (ME), supplemented by courses in Electrical Engineering (EE) and Aeronautical Engineering (AE). The conversation emphasizes that nationality does not preclude opportunities in weapons design, with references to Finnish defense companies such as Nammo, Sako, and Patria as potential avenues for career exploration.

PREREQUISITES
  • Mechanical Engineering (ME)
  • Electrical Engineering (EE)
  • Aeronautical Engineering (AE)
  • Knowledge of Finnish defense companies
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  • Research Finnish defense companies like Nammo, Sako, and Patria
  • Explore university programs in Mechanical Engineering
  • Investigate courses in Electrical and Aeronautical Engineering
  • Connect with professionals in the weapons design field
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Individuals aspiring to become weapons engineers, students considering engineering majors, and professionals interested in the defense industry, particularly in Finland.

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Since when I was in army, i have been fascinated by weapons , the way work, how they are build, how they are designed. So I would like to be weapons designer. What should I major?

Also I am Finnish. As far as I know there aren't any weapons development in Finland. Are all my hopes to become weapon engineer washed away because of my nationality?
 
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Joose said:
Since when I was in army, i have been fascinated by weapons , the way work, how they are build, how they are designed. So I would like to be weapons designer. What should I major?

Also I am Finnish. As far as I know there aren't any weapons development in Finland. Are all my hopes to become weapon engineer washed away because of my nationality?
Welcome to the PF.

Mechanical Engineering (ME) would be a good first choice. You should add in some electrical engineering (EE) classes and Aeronautical Engineering (AE) classes too, IMO. Will you probably join the Finnish military before going to university? :smile:
 
Joose said:
Since when I was in army, i have been fascinated by weapons , the way work, how they are build, how they are designed. So I would like to be weapons designer. What should I major?

Also I am Finnish. As far as I know there aren't any weapons development in Finland. Are all my hopes to become weapon engineer washed away because of my nationality?
One may wish to do a search on Finnish defense companies, e.g., Nammo, Sako, or Patria.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAKO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patria_(company)

As berkeman indicated, there are a variety of scientific and technical disciplines that play a role in military systems.
 

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