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.

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Additive Manufacturing
For the creators

3D print the parts that run the submarine.

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CNC Machining
For the shapers

Shape everyday materials into extraordinary submarine components with advanced technology.

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Metrology
For the inspectors

Use your knack for numbers and keen eye to ensure quality and spot mistakes.

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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.

How does a career in Non-Destructive Testing
compare to being a Web Developer?

Non-Destructive Testing

Web Developer

1 month - 1 year
FREE
$73K/year
🔎 🥼 📐
Training Length
Training cost
Average Salary
Your
toolkit
3 months - 4 years
Up to $149K
$108K/year
🖥 🛜 ⌨️
Typical
Day
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Typical Day
Make sure your average day isn’t average

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.

Non-Destructive Testing
Web Developer

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.

10sec

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.

bragging
rights
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Bragging Rights
Wow them with what you do

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?

Job
Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

When I pass a test, lives are saved.

Job
Web Developer
Bio

My Cascading Style Sheets are a wonder to behold.

Job
Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

I use acoustic emission testing to "hear" microscopic cracks in military vessels.

Job
Web Developer
Bio

I design "buy now" buttons for major e-tailers.

Job
Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

I keep entire multibillion-dollar fleets afloat.

Job
Web Developer
Bio

I write the best JavaScript of anyone in my gaming group.

Job
Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

When I pass a test, lives are saved.

Job
Web Developer
Bio

My Cascading Style Sheets are a wonder to behold.

Job
Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

I use acoustic emission testing to "hear" microscopic cracks in military vessels.

Job
Web Developer
Bio

I design "buy now" buttons for major e-tailers.

Job
Non-Destructive Testing
Bio

I keep entire multibillion-dollar fleets afloat.

Job
Web Developer
Bio

I write the best JavaScript of anyone in my gaming group.

Your Journey
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Your Journey
A glimpse into your future

What will your career trajectory look like? Let’s compare paths to see what your future could hold.

Non-Destructive Testing
My Career Timeline

JANUARY 2025

Start Expedited Training

I could be done with training in just one month? That's like an instant career.

Non-Destructive Testing Training Programs >

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. 😎💰

5 years later

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.

10 years later

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.

Web Developer
My Career Timeline

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.) >

5 years later

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.

10 years later

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.

Decide Your
Future

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?