Custom Design
Custom RF and microwave antenna engineering for compact, broadband, and mission-specific requirements across defense, aviation, maritime, satellite, and land-based platforms.
Micro-Ant develops Broadband Compact Antenna solutions for demanding RF, microwave, satellite communications, defense, aviation, maritime, and land applications. From concept engineering to precision manufacturing and near-field testing, our US-based team delivers compact antenna hardware designed for rugged performance, extended frequency coverage, and reliable connectivity where size, weight, and mission requirements matter.
Integrated design, testing, and manufacturing support for compact broadband antenna programs.
Custom RF and microwave antenna engineering for compact, broadband, and mission-specific requirements across defense, aviation, maritime, satellite, and land-based platforms.
Spherical and planar near-field antenna testing from 750 MHz to 40 GHz, including characterization, performance validation, certification support, and formatted reporting.
US-based contract manufacturing for precision antenna hardware, supporting prototype runs through high-volume production with 100% production testing.
Micro-Ant’s Broadband Compact Antenna capabilities combine advanced RF engineering, precision manufacturing, and rigorous validation in one vertically integrated facility. Whether your program requires a rugged low-profile antenna, broadband SATCOM performance, or compact hardware for demanding platform constraints, our scientists and production team help transform complex requirements into reliable, field-ready antenna solutions.
Micro-Ant combines scientific expertise, certified quality, and production depth in one partner.
Over 20 years designing bespoke antennas for defense, aviation, maritime, and land applications.
AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 systems support traceability, quality, and program confidence.
Design, machining, assembly, testing, and characterization are handled within Micro-Ant’s US facility.
Near-field chambers validate antennas from 750 MHz to 40 GHz with detailed reporting.
Scientists, engineers, and specialists focused on antenna performance.
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 compact antenna is an antenna engineered to deliver required RF performance within a reduced physical footprint. In broadband applications, the challenge is maintaining bandwidth, gain, efficiency, polarization, and pattern stability while meeting strict size, weight, platform, and environmental constraints. Micro-Ant designs compact antennas for land, maritime, aviation, satellite communications, and defense applications where performance and packaging must work together.
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Aerospace quality management certification.
Internationally recognized quality system standard.
Recognized for innovative satellite communications technology.
Share your operating band, platform constraints, volume expectations, and testing needs. Micro-Ant will help define the right path from design consultation to production-ready antenna hardware.
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.