Maritime manufacturing combines stability and great pay with future-forward tech and growth potential.
What kind of careers are we talking about?
Careers in maritime manufacturing encompass everything from design and production to the assembly of various naval vessels and their components.
Additive Manufacturing
For the creators
3D print the parts that run the submarine.
CNC Machining
For the shapers
Shape everyday materials into extraordinary submarine components with advanced technology.
Metrology
For the inspectors
Use your knack for numbers and keen eye to ensure quality and spot mistakes.
Non-Destructive Testing
For the experimenters
Ensure that every submarine component is of the highest quality and safe for service.
Welding
For the makers
Use your torch to forge impenetrable bonds and piece together parts, systems and platforms.
Metrology
Accountant
toolkit
Day
The career you choose now will inform what you'll be doing every day for the next several decades (no pressure). Let's take a look at a typical day at each job to see how you might spend your time.
I just got MORE forms dropped on my desk. Is it 5 yet? 😫
Another day in paradise, huh? 😉 I’ve been running QA on this:
Dude, for real?! 🤯
For real. I heard "on-the-job" training and thought I'd be making sure I got my boss's sandwich order right. But I'm making sure that the communication systems for this sub are calibrated to perfection. Because once it's underwater, there's no room for error ... none.
Here’s what I’ve been working on all day:
Oh wow, that’s ... thrilling 😬
I know, right? What’s your office like?
U serious? Why is your job so cool? lol
What, your office isn't dedicated to the pursuit of perfection?
Haha, not so much:
You do you. I’ll stick with my career ...
rights
Let's face it. Some careers come with more of the intangible "it factor" than others. When someone asks you what you do for a living, how will you answer?
Just call me the master of precision.
I pore over columns of numbers to ensure my business clients are tax-compliant.
Perfection is my standard. "Do you want it right or right now?" is my motto.
My clean, attractive spreadsheets wow CFOs.
I use the most rigorous globally-accepted calibration standard.
Taxes. I can do taxes.
What will your career trajectory look like? Let’s compare paths to see what your future could hold.
JANUARY 2025
Start Expedited Training
ATDM is hooking me up with a fast training program. New career: activated ✅
February 2025
Grow My Skillset
I'm learning how to use CMMs and laser trackers AND how to perform dimensional verification of things like propulsion systems.
March 2025
Pay Training Tuition
FREE
Putting my money toward a car down payment because training costs me $0. 🚘
May 2025
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $65K/year
Officially a Calibration Tech and bringing in a real income. My friends in college still have three years to go ...
January 2030
CMM Quality Inspector
Up to $77K/year
Never imagined I would inspect electromagnetic and electric power generation systems that support critical defense equipment. But here I am. 😎
January 2035
Quality Control Manager
Up to $95K/year
I lead all things QA for a defense company ranked a Best Place to Work. On the side, I mentor folks just getting into maritime manufacturing; gotta pay it forward!
JANUARY 2025
Figure Out My Financing
$30K – $100K
Maybe I’ll get a part-time job? I’ll need to research loans. 🔎
AUGUST 2025
Start College
Take courses on data analysis, regulations and legislation regarding finances.
SEPTEMBER 2029
Graduate, Study for CPA Exam
$2K – $6K
Study for a year or two, then take (and pass 🤞) the exam.
SEPTEMBER 2030
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $81K/year
Excited to start my career. Need to check when those student loan payments start ...
JANUARY 2035
Get Promoted to Senior Tax Accountant
Up to $94K/year
Bigger clients, more meetings, more responsibility ... same Excel spreadsheets. At least I know how to do my own taxes?
JANUARY 2040
Get Promoted to Finance Director
Up to $107K/year
Long days in the office during tax/audit season means I'll miss the entire season of spring. Are the leaves out yet? Can't tell from my windowless office. 😭😭
Your journey starts here
Everyone’s path is different; it’s about finding what’s right for you. Some paths include debugging code and worrying about AI taking your job. Some include being the enforcer of accuracy and precision for our nation's defense equipment.
What will you choose?
Sources
Training Length, 4 months
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Training Cost, FREE
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Average Salary, $70K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Calibration Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2024.
Training Length: 4 - 6 years
"Occupational Outlook Handbook: Accountants and Auditors," U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/accountants-and-auditors.htm#tab-4. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Training Cost: Up to $100K
Pickett, Michelle. "How Much Does an Online Accounting Degree Cost?" Intelligent, 28 Mar. 2023, www.intelligent.com/how-much-does-an-online-accounting-degree-cost/. Accessed 2 May 2024.
Average Salary: $87K
"Salary Assessor®: Accountant," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc.,www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Sources
Training Tuition, FREE
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
First Paycheck, Up to $65K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Calibration Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2024.
CMM Quality Inspector, Up to $77K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Calibration Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 4 Jun. 2024.
Quality Control Manager, Up to $95K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Quality Control Manager," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 6 Jun 2024.
Financing, $30K - $100K
"FAQ: What Are the Requirements for an Accounting Career?" Indeed, 16 Feb. 2023, www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-accountant. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
CPA Exam, $2K - $6K
"CPA Exam Cost & Licensing Fees," UWorld | Accounting, UWorld, 2024, accounting.uworld.com/cpa-review/cpa-exam/cost-fees/. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
First Paycheck, Up to $81K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Accountant," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Senior Tax Accountant, Up to $94K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Accountant," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Finance Director, Up to $107K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Accountant," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.