Custom Design
Custom RF and microwave antenna design for defense, aerospace, satellite, maritime, wireless, and land applications across UHF, L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka, Q, and V bands.
Micro-Ant delivers bespoke RF and microwave antenna design, manufacturing, and testing for mission-critical programs across the United States. From its Jacksonville, Florida production and testing complex, the team supports defense, aviation, maritime, satellite communications, and land applications with AS9100 and ISO-certified quality, rugged performance, and scalable production from prototypes to high-volume manufacturing.
Bespoke antenna engineering, manufacturing, and testing for demanding RF and microwave applications.
Custom RF and microwave antenna design for defense, aerospace, satellite, maritime, wireless, and land applications across UHF, L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka, Q, and V bands.
Vertically integrated antenna production with precision machining, assembly, RF integration, environmental screening, ERP tracking, and capacity from 5 to 200,000+ units per year.
Spherical and planar near-field testing from 750 MHz to 40 GHz, including characterization, certification reporting, radome testing, component validation, and satellite operator documentation.
Micro-Ant begins by understanding the platform, frequency band, environment, certification needs, and production goals. From Jacksonville, the team supports U.S. defense, aviation, maritime, and satellite programs with practical engineering input early in the project.
Micro-Ant combines scientific expertise, certified quality, and integrated U.S. manufacturing.
Over 20 years designing antennas for defense, aviation, maritime, satellite, and land applications.
AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 systems support aerospace-grade quality for U.S. programs.
Jacksonville-based engineering, machining, assembly, testing, and production reduce outsourcing risk.
Near-field chambers support 750 MHz to 40 GHz validation for demanding national deployments.
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.
Micro-Ant designs and manufactures bespoke RF and microwave antennas for UHF, L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka, Q, and V bands. Capabilities include phased arrays, patch antennas, parabolic and flat-panel antennas, low-profile beam-switching antennas, electronically steered antennas, GNSS hardware, feeds, reflectors, and components for defense, aviation, maritime, satellite communications, and land applications.
Connect with the team for technical guidance and next steps.
Recognized for breakthrough Ka antenna innovation.
Honored for Most Innovative SatCom technology.
Aerospace-grade quality management certification.
Share your antenna requirements, production goals, or testing needs, and Micro-Ant will help define the next technical 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.