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.
Non-Destructive Testing
Web Developer
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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've spent the last four hours trying to debug this code and I just can't figure it out.
I spent my morning doing tests on this:
WHOA.
Today we were working with ultrasonic radar technology to look for hairline cracks in the hull that could sink a 100,000-ton aircraft carrier. We're the last line of defense to stop that from happening ... these really experienced techs showed us everything we need to know. This job should come with an action movie soundtrack.
This is what I've been staring at all day:
Seriously don't know how you do it. 😴
What's your office like these days?
Meh. JK, amazeballs! 🤯🤯🤯
What? Your office doesn't have ultrasonic testing equipment? 😂
But if you want to really be impressed ...
BLINK TWICE IF YOU NEED ME TO SAVE YOU.
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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?
When I pass a test, lives are saved.
My Cascading Style Sheets are a wonder to behold.
I use acoustic emission testing to "hear" microscopic cracks in military vessels.
I design "buy now" buttons for major e-tailers.
I keep entire multibillion-dollar fleets afloat.
I write the best JavaScript of anyone in my gaming group.
What will your career trajectory look like? Let’s compare paths to see what your future could hold.
JANUARY 2025
Start Expedited Training
I could be done with training in just one month? That's like an instant career.
FEBRUARY 2025
Grow My Skillset
Learn to inspect parts, components and assemblies, write NDT procedures and techniques, and interpret technical engineering requirements.
MARCH 2025
Pay Training Tuition
FREE
Cross this one off the list; looks like training doesn't have to cost me anything thanks to the ATDM program.
MAY 2025
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $66K/year
Wow, first paycheck is more than my older brother has been making for years. 😎💰
JANUARY 2030
Mastering My NDT Technician Job
Up to $81K/year
Got my certifications in radiographic and ultrasonic testing and am honing my understanding of continuous improvement methodologies.
JANUARY 2035
Move Up to Senior NDT Technician
Up to $95K/year
I find the smallest imperfections in vessels and equipment and take the necessary steps to keep everything working flawlessly.
JANUARY 2025
Get Certified
Without a Bachelor's Degree, most companies require a certificate in web development. I better get started.
FEBRUARY 2025
Grow My Skillset
I'll learn the basics by taking a self-paced, online, front-end software development program.
MARCH 2025
Pay Training Tuition
$9K
To fund my training, I took out a loan and spent a few months eating instant ramen noodles. Let's hope this pays off! 🍜
MAY 2025
Get My First Paycheck
Up to $95K/year
Everybody in the office is talking about how AI is gonna take our jobs. Ya'll, I literally just started this career! 😭😭
It’s the End of Computer Programming as We Know It. (And I Feel Fine.) >
JANUARY 2030
Climbing Up to Senior Front-end Developer
Up to $110K/year
Using my skills to build websites and web applications. Gonna take some training in Javascript and CSS to up my coding game.
JANUARY 2035
Overseeing AI Development as Technical Director
Up to $127K/year
The CTO just sent out a memo telling all developers that AI is taking over most of our work. I was lucky enough to keep a job in “oversight,” but not sure how long that’s gonna last.
Your journey starts here
Everyone’s path is different; it’s about finding what’s right for you. Some paths include include debugging code and worrying about AI taking your job. Some include using cutting-edge technology to inspect parts and vessels to ensure quality performance and protection for those who safeguard our nation.
What will you choose?
Sources
Training Length: 1 month - 1 year
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm, Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
"Occupational Outlook Handbook: Quality Control Inspectors," U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/production/quality-control-inspectors.htm#tab-4. 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: $73K
"Salary Assessor®: Nondestructive Testing Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Training Length: Ongoing
"Occupational Outlook Handbook: Web Developers and Digital Designers," U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/web-developers.htm#tab-4. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
Training Cost: Up to $149K
St. John, Mariah. "Web Developer Certifications and Certificates: Which Should You Choose?" Forbes https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/certifications/web-development-certifications/. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
Cole, Ryah Cooley. "What Is Web Development, And Why Might You Pursue It?" Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/it-and-tech/what-is-web-development/ Accessed 20 May 2024.
Average Salary: $108K
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc.,www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Sources
Expedited Training
“About ATDM.” ATDM, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, www.atdm.org/about-atdm. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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 $66K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Nondestructive Testing Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
NDT Technician Job, Up to $81K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Nondestructive Testing Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Senior NDT Technician, Up to $95K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Nondestructive Testing Technician," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Pay Training Tuition, $9K
St. John, Mariah. "Web Developer Certifications and Certificates: Which Should You Choose?" Forbes. www.forbes.com/advisor/education/certifications/web-development-certifications/. Accessed 29 Apr 2024.
First Paycheck, Up to $95K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Senior Front-end Developer, Up to $110K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
Technical Director, Up to $127K/year
"Salary Assessor®: Web Developer," ERI Economic Research Institute, Inc., www.erieri.com/salaryassessor. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.