Field Maintenance Engineer, Telecom Wireless

Telamon; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus

Company vehicle (where applicable)

Travel pay / per diem

Job summary

Telamon is a leading connectivity solutions provider with a global footprint and a strong focus on wireless DAS maintenance. This Field Maintenance Engineer role involves overseeing DAS systems under contract, performing commissioning, fault isolation, and turn-ups across multiple venues, and coordinating with customers and internal teams to ensure design integrity and high performance.

The position requires travel within Central Indiana and occasional broader region coverage, with standard 9:00

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering or related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in field engineering.
• Experience with CBRS, LTE/LTE-A, and 5G wireless tech.
• Knowledge of DAS products and commissioning.
• Experience with iBwave Design and reading plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain DAS systems under contract, including commissioning and turn-up.
• Troubleshoot field-level issues for wireless system performance.
• Perform site surveys and gather engineering requirements with customers.
• Create test and optimization plans for in-building wireless deployments.
• Coordinate with internal teams to update as-builts and design references.
• Provide on-site training as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering or related field

Tools

iBwave Design

Spectrum analyzers

PIM testers

OTDRs

Job description

Field Maintenance Engineer, Telecom Wireless

Indianapolis, IN, United States

Job Description

Telamon is a leading provider of connectivity integration, implementation, and distribution solutions for many of the world’s most recognized telecommunications, transportation and consumer brands. Founded in 1985, we are a minority-owned company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, and maintain a global footprint with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.

This work isn’t easy—and that is exactly why we do it. Telamon thrives when we’re solving problems that help enhance connectivity and lead to simplicity, safety, and reliability in everyday life. We are cultivating deeper connections with every bond we forge: a more comprehensive network that serves the world around us—inside our walls and out.

At Telamon, leveraging AI and digital tools is a core part of how we operate. We expect employees at all levels to actively explore and apply technologies that improve productivity, decision-making, and overall performance.

Learn more at telamon.com

Telamon invests in our people with benefits that support health, family, and future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Health & Wellness:Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company match, dependent care FSA, life & disability coverage, voluntary plans, legal/ID protection, pet insurance, EAP

Financial:401(k) with company match, annual bonus based on company performance, referral bonuses, discounts, phone allowance;field roles: travel pay, per diem, company-paid lodging, and company vehicle (if applicable)

Time Off & Flexibility:Flexible PTO for salaried roles; starting at 15 days (PTO with 2 floating holidays) for hourly roles; paid holidays, floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, and hybrid/remote options

Career Growth:Tuition reimbursement, annual professional development grants, online learning resources, leadership programs, and internal growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:Recognition programs, scholarships and educational stipends for children, company paid sabbaticals and company outings with access to local events.

Note: benefits eligibility may be based on employment status, tenure, location, or other factors

Classification:

Location:

Regular travel throughout Central Indiana, including Indianapolis, Muncie, Lafayette, Carmel, Fishers, Bloomington, Frankfort, and Indianapolis Airport. Occasional travel to the Cincinnati/Dayton area may be required. Candidates should be centrally located within the region.

Schedule:

This role follows a standard 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule, with occasional evening work for maintenance windows or system turn-ups based on customer needs. On-call coverage is also required to respond to unplanned system outages per customer SLAs; while on-call incidents are infrequent, coverage must be available at all times.

Job Summary:

The Field Maintenance Wireless Engineer is responsible for technical project quality for DAS systems under maintenance contract for small, medium, and large venue wireless DAS projects. The Field Wireless Maintenance Engineer acts as a company engineering representative at base or remote locations, including customer and supplier facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain DAS systems under contract, including commissioning, integration, decommissioning, test, and turn-up of telecommunications equipment
  • Troubleshoot issues raised by customers, Network Operations Center (NOC), and service providers, including complex field-level troubleshooting, and serve as a technical resource for wireless system issues
  • Light repair of systems including but not limited to remote unit replacements, head end equipment swaps, terminating and testing coax, and possible fiber repair
  • Maintain spares inventory and RMA equipment
• Conduct site surveys and facilitate engineering requirement gathering with customers for system changes and new initiatives such as expansion, or removal of equipment
• Interpret and communicate customer concerns and issues discovered to internal project stakeholders; facilitate discussion and resolution of issues relating to engineering standards
• Partner with internal resources to identify equipment related to installation and repair of equipment projects
• Work with internal project stakeholders in maintaining as-builts through system changes
• Guide construction teams to implement necessary design changes in the field while not compromising design integrity
• Create test and optimization plans, review field data, guide performance enhancements for In-Building wireless system deployments, and observe and document best practices to implement standards that continually improve In-Building wireless system design and installation efforts
• Administer on-site field training programs as required
• Ability to assist with iBwave Designs, and other projects specifying equipment and labor tasks outside of specified maintained sites.

Managerial Responsibility

Travel/Shift Requirements

• Travel within the local market or other markets based on business needs

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors, on ladders, and in confined spaces
• Ability to work with/around electrical wires and/or ESD products
• Ability to work remotely at construction or installation sites

Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to operate and support performance testing with Ues and scanners, using Rhode & Schwarz, PCTEL,, WINd, or other collection equipment
• Ability to perform sweeps, connectorize coax, perform smaller troubleshooting tasks and provide solutions to any issues encountered
• Ability to use spectrum analyzers, power meters, PIM testers, signal generators, and OTDRs to perform troubleshooting and provide solutions to issues
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies, standards, and certification requirements
• Ability to work independently, while retaining the ability to work collaboratively within a team to solve operational challenges to Telamon’s advantage

Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Proficiency with MS Office

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering or related field plus 1 – 2 years’ experience in field engineering; OR equivalent experience in field engineering work
• Working knowledge of wireless technologies including CBRS, LTE, LTE-A and next gen 5G
• Working knowledge of installation, testing and commissioning of RF repeater/BDA and small cell products
• Working knowledge of Corning/One, ADRF, Andrew/Commscope, Solid, TEKO, and other DAS product lines. Commissioning and installation certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of iBwave Design, Viewer and reading iBwave plans

Telamon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Telamon does not and will not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Telamon Corporation makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner.

Job Info

• Posting Date 08/28/2026, 05:37 PM
• Locations 1 Remote Lane, Carmel, IN, 46032, US