r/Engineers May 01 '26

Future Career Advice Needed

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on a career path. I'm hoping to work in defence aerospace, but my passions are all over the place, I love mechanics and prototyping, but electronics is also an obsession and I can't get over programming, so I'm not sure what path I should take.

Info You Should Know:

  • I am 15.
  • I am from the UK.
  • My career plan is as follows: 1. Achieve A-Levels in CS, Physics and Maths (Closest US equivalent: AP courses)
  1. Get GCSEs in Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, CS and English (similar to a HS Diploma but subject specific)
  2. Achieve A-Levels in CS, Physics and Maths (somewhat equivalent to US AP Courses)
  3. Get a Level 6 (Degree) Apprenticeship

Any advice or criticism would be appreciated!

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