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
Web Developer
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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.
Another day in paradise, huh? 😉 I’ve been running QA on this:
WHOA.
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.
This is what I've been staring at all day:
Oh wow, that’s ... thrilling 😬
What's your office like these days?
Meh. JK, amazeballs! 🤯🤯🤯
What, your office isn't dedicated to the pursuit of perfection?
But if you want to really be impressed ...
You do you. I’ll stick with my career ...
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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?
Just call me the master of precision.
My Cascading Style Sheets are a wonder to behold.
Perfection is my standard. "Do you want it right or right now?" is my motto.
I design "buy now" buttons for major e-tailers.
I use the most rigorous globally-accepted calibration standard.
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
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
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 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: 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
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.
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.