Custom Antenna Engineering
Get bespoke antenna concepts, electromagnetic engineering, and practical development support for UHF, L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka, Q, and V band applications through manufacturable designs.
Micro-Ant provides RF and Antenna Consulting for organizations that need reliable connectivity, rigorous engineering, and production-ready antenna solutions. From custom designs across UHF through Ka bands to near-field testing, certification support, and US-based manufacturing, our scientists help defense, aerospace, satellite, maritime, and wireless teams solve complex RF challenges with confidence through disciplined documentation and practical program guidance.
Explore consulting, design, testing, certification, and production support for mission-critical RF and antenna programs across demanding industries.
Get bespoke antenna concepts, electromagnetic engineering, and practical development support for UHF, L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka, Q, and V band applications through manufacturable designs.
Validate antennas, radomes, feeds, arrays, and components using spherical and planar near-field chambers, characterization software, and formatted reports for certification and compliance across 750 MHz to 40 GHz.
Move from prototype to production with US-based machining, assembly, RF integration, environmental screening, final characterization, ERP tracking, and 100% production testing for each unit.
We begin by reviewing program objectives, target bands, platform constraints, environmental conditions, certification needs, and production expectations. This creates a practical engineering baseline before design, testing, or manufacturing resources are committed.
Micro-Ant combines scientific antenna expertise with disciplined manufacturing and testing infrastructure.
Over 20 years solving complex antenna challenges for defense, aviation, maritime, and land programs.
AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 systems guide documentation, controls, and quality gates throughout every engagement.
Spherical and planar near-field chambers support characterization from 750 MHz to 40 GHz.
Design, machining, integration, testing, and production stay under one accountable US-based team.
Meet the leaders behind Micro-Ant’s engineering excellence today.
President and Founder & Chief Scientist
Charles McCarrick is the President, Founder, and Chief Scientist of Micro-Ant LLC, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. With over two decades of leadership in antenna design and manufacturing, Charles has built Micro-Ant into a world-class engineering firm serving defense, aviation, maritime, and land applications globally. As a certified expert in Antenna Theory, he has personally trained and certified employees, fostering a team of scientists who have mastered the art of antenna engineering. Under his vision, Micro-Ant has developed more than a thousand bespoke antenna products, earned prestigious awards including the 2022 Innovation of the Year and SatCom Technology of the Year honors, and achieved AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications. Charles remains committed to driving innovation and excellence that makes a meaningful difference in people's lives worldwide.
Director of Business Development
Dasha Tyshlek serves as Director of Business Development at Micro-Ant LLC in Jacksonville, Florida. In her role, she drives the company's strategic growth initiatives, representing Micro-Ant at high-profile industry events and media appearances to amplify the brand's presence across the defense, satellite communications, aviation, and maritime sectors. Dasha plays a key role in building and nurturing relationships with major clients and partners, including leading organizations in government, telecom, and aerospace. Her work supports Micro-Ant's ambitious growth objectives, including a projected 40 percent revenue increase, as the company continues to expand its footprint as a recognized leader in bespoke antenna design and manufacturing. Dasha is dedicated to connecting Micro-Ant's world-class engineering capabilities with the clients and communities that need them most.
Business Development Specialist
Karl Hawes is a Business Development Specialist at Micro-Ant LLC, bringing nearly two decades of hands-on experience in developing, launching, and commercializing complex engineered products. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Karl supports Micro-Ant's business development efforts across key markets including defense, aerospace, satellite communications, and government sectors. His deep background in bringing sophisticated technical products to market makes him an invaluable asset in communicating Micro-Ant's proprietary antenna technologies — from Ultra-Wide Band Ka systems to high-precision GNSS designs — to prospective clients. Karl is committed to connecting customers with the right bespoke antenna solutions and ensuring that Micro-Ant's world-class manufacturing capabilities reach the organizations that depend on reliable, high-performance connectivity.
Contact Representative
Tony Felice serves as a Contact Representative at Micro-Ant LLC in Jacksonville, Florida. In this client-facing role, Tony is a key point of contact for customers seeking information about Micro-Ant's industry-leading bespoke antenna solutions for government, aviation, maritime, and land applications. He is dedicated to delivering an outstanding customer experience — a hallmark of Micro-Ant's service philosophy — ensuring that every inquiry is handled with professionalism and care. Tony supports clients across a wide range of industries, including defense, satellite communications, telecom, and aerospace, helping connect them with the right antenna products and engineering expertise. His commitment to responsiveness and clear communication reflects Micro-Ant's broader mission of quality and excellence in every customer interaction.
Contact Representative
Ashlee Singleton is a Contact Representative at Micro-Ant LLC, based at the company's headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. As a primary point of contact for clients and partners, Ashlee plays an essential role in supporting the outstanding customer experience that Micro-Ant is known for across the defense, aviation, maritime, and satellite communications industries. She assists customers in navigating inquiries related to Micro-Ant's full portfolio of bespoke antenna products and engineering services, ensuring seamless communication between clients and the company's world-class technical team. Ashlee's dedication to professionalism and attentive service reflects Micro-Ant's commitment to quality and longevity — values that have guided the company's growth and reputation over more than two decades in the industry.
RF and antenna consulting can include requirements definition, frequency band selection, antenna architecture, electromagnetic design guidance, integration planning, test strategy, certification documentation, and production readiness. Micro-Ant supports programs from early feasibility through manufacturing, helping teams align performance goals, mechanical constraints, environmental needs, and compliance expectations before major engineering or procurement decisions are made.
Connect with Micro-Ant to discuss your technical requirements.
Aerospace quality management certification.
International quality system certification.
Recognized for most innovative SatCom technology.
Share your requirements, frequency bands, platform constraints, testing needs, or production goals, and Micro-Ant will help define the right next step.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 904-683-8394.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 904-683-8394.