Custom Design
Mission-specific antenna engineering for defense, aerospace, satellite, maritime, and wireless applications across UHF through Ka, Q, and V bands, including phased arrays, patches, flat panels, GNSS, and SATCOM systems.
Micro-Ant delivers bespoke antenna design for defense and aerospace programs that require dependable RF performance, rugged construction, and precise documentation. From UHF through Ka-band and beyond, its in-house scientists engineer, test, manufacture, and qualify mission-specific antennas for SATCOM, GNSS, aviation, maritime, and land platforms with AS9100 and ISO quality systems behind every build.
End-to-end antenna design, production, and validation services for mission-critical defense and aerospace programs.
Mission-specific antenna engineering for defense, aerospace, satellite, maritime, and wireless applications across UHF through Ka, Q, and V bands, including phased arrays, patches, flat panels, GNSS, and SATCOM systems.
Vertically integrated U.S. production for custom RF and microwave antennas, with precision machining, assembly, RF integration, environmental screening, ERP tracking, and 100% production testing for each delivered unit.
Spherical and planar near-field measurement services from 750 MHz to 40 GHz for antennas, radomes, arrays, feeds, reflectors, and certification-ready reports for regulated and satellite operator programs.
Micro-Ant begins by reviewing your mission profile, operating bands, platform constraints, environmental exposure, certification needs, and production objectives. This ensures the antenna concept is aligned with real-world defense or aerospace requirements before engineering begins.
Micro-Ant combines deep RF science with manufacturing discipline and mission-focused support.
Over 20 years designing rugged antennas for defense, aerospace, maritime, and land applications.
AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 systems support disciplined manufacturing, testing, and documentation.
Design, machining, assembly, RF integration, testing, and production are handled under one roof.
Near-field chambers validate antennas from 750 MHz to 40 GHz with detailed reports.
Meet the experts behind Micro-Ant’s antenna innovation.
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.
A strong defense or aerospace antenna partner should combine RF engineering depth, controlled manufacturing, rigorous testing, and documentation discipline. Micro-Ant designs, machines, assembles, tests, and characterizes antennas in-house under AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 systems, helping programs reduce handoff risk while meeting demanding mission, environmental, and performance requirements.
Connect with Micro-Ant’s team to discuss your technical requirements.
Recognizes innovative satellite communications antenna technology.
Validates aerospace manufacturing quality management systems.
Confirms repeatable quality processes and documentation controls.
Tell us about your frequency band, platform, environment, and qualification requirements. The Micro-Ant team will review your needs and guide the 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.