Custom RF Design
Mission-specific antenna engineering for defense, aerospace, satellite, maritime, wireless, and land applications across UHF through V bands, including complex RF architectures and rugged deployment environments.
Micro-Ant delivers custom antenna design and engineering services for mission-critical RF, microwave, satellite, aerospace, maritime, and land applications. From concept development through manufacturing and validation, our Jacksonville-based team creates bespoke antennas engineered for harsh environments, extended frequency bands, and demanding performance requirements—backed by AS9100 and ISO-certified quality systems.
End-to-end antenna engineering, validation, and manufacturing for demanding RF and microwave applications.
Mission-specific antenna engineering for defense, aerospace, satellite, maritime, wireless, and land applications across UHF through V bands, including complex RF architectures and rugged deployment environments.
Spherical and planar near-field testing for antenna characterization, compliance reporting, satellite operator certification support, radomes, components, and performance validation from 750 MHz to 40 GHz.
US-based contract manufacturing for custom RF, microwave, and GNSS antenna hardware, supporting prototype builds through 200,000+ units per year with 100% production testing.
We begin by defining frequency bands, platform constraints, operating environment, gain, polarization, durability, and certification needs. This ensures the design target is technically sound before engineering time is invested.
Micro-Ant combines scientific antenna expertise with vertically integrated manufacturing and certified quality systems.
Over 20 years developing bespoke antennas for defense, aviation, maritime, satellite, and land programs.
AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 systems support disciplined engineering, manufacturing, and quality control.
Design, machining, assembly, RF integration, testing, and production happen within Micro-Ant’s US facility.
State-of-the-art near-field chambers validate antenna performance from 750 MHz to 40 GHz.
Scientists, engineers, and client specialists driving 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 custom antennas across UHF, L, S, C, X, Ku, Ka, Q, and V bands for defense, aerospace, satellite communications, maritime, land, and wireless applications. Product types include phased arrays, patches, parabolic antennas, flat panels, low-profile beam switching antennas, electronically steered antennas, GNSS antennas, and mission-specific RF hardware.
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Aerospace-grade quality management for engineered products.
International quality standard for consistent manufacturing.
Recognized for innovative SatCom antenna technology.
Tell us about your application, operating environment, frequency requirements, and production goals. Our team will review your needs and help define the right path from concept, testing, and engineering through manufacturing.
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.