Custom Design
Custom antenna design, engineering, and development for defense, aerospace, satellite, maritime, wireless, and land applications across UHF through Ka-band and other advanced RF requirements.
Micro-Ant delivers bespoke antenna design, RF testing, certification support, and contract manufacturing for mission-critical defense, aviation, maritime, satellite, and land applications. From its Jacksonville engineering and production complex, the team develops rugged, high-performance antenna solutions across UHF through Ka-band, with in-house quality control and production testing built for demanding environments.

Engineering, testing, and manufacturing services for high-performance antenna systems and RF hardware.
Custom antenna design, engineering, and development for defense, aerospace, satellite, maritime, wireless, and land applications across UHF through Ka-band and other advanced RF requirements.
Spherical and planar near-field testing for antennas, radomes, components, certification programs, performance validation, compliance documentation, and custom reporting from 750 MHz to 40 GHz.
US-based production for custom antenna hardware, precision GNSS components, and third-party designs, with integrated machining, assembly, RF integration, environmental screening, and 100% production testing.

The process begins with your performance goals, operating environment, platform constraints, frequency bands, compliance needs, and production expectations. Micro-Ant’s team clarifies technical requirements early so engineering decisions align with mission, budget, schedule, and certification realities.
Micro-Ant combines scientific antenna expertise with vertically integrated US manufacturing.
Over 20 years creating bespoke antennas for demanding defense, aviation, maritime, and land programs.
AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 systems support aerospace-grade quality, traceability, and documentation.
Jacksonville-based design, machining, assembly, testing, and production reduce handoffs and protect project control.
Near-field chambers test antennas from 750 MHz to 40 GHz with advanced reporting capabilities.
Scientists and specialists behind mission-ready antenna systems.

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 supports custom antenna design, RF and antenna testing, certification reporting, and contract manufacturing. Capabilities span UHF, L, S, C, X, Ku, and Ka bands, with applications across defense, aviation, maritime, satellite communications, land systems, wireless communications, oil and gas, agriculture, autonomous vehicles, logistics, mining, and related technical markets.
Connect with the team to discuss requirements, testing, or production.
Recognized most innovative SatCom technology in 2022.
Honored for Ultra-Wide Band Ka innovation.
Aerospace and quality management systems certified.
Share your requirements, frequency bands, performance goals, or testing needs, and Micro-Ant will help define 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.