Custom Ku Design
Develop mission-specific Ku band antennas, including flat panels, phased arrays, patches, parabolic systems, feeds, and electronically steered designs for aerospace, maritime, land, and satellite communications uses.
Micro-Ant engineers and manufactures bespoke Ku band antenna solutions for demanding satellite, aviation, maritime, defense, and land-based applications. From initial RF requirements through precision production and validation, our US-based team combines over 20 years of antenna expertise with AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 quality systems. Get a capable, rugged solution designed for reliable connectivity in real operating environments.
End-to-end Ku band engineering, production, testing, and documentation for mission-critical connectivity applications.
Develop mission-specific Ku band antennas, including flat panels, phased arrays, patches, parabolic systems, feeds, and electronically steered designs for aerospace, maritime, land, and satellite communications uses.
Move qualified antenna designs from prototype through repeatable production, with precision machining, assembly, RF integration, environmental screening, and final characterization completed under one quality-managed operation.
Validate Ku band antennas, radomes, and components using spherical and planar near-field chambers, with characterization data, compliance documentation, and support for satellite operator certification requirements.
Micro-Ant delivers Ku band antenna solutions tailored to the electrical, mechanical, environmental, and integration requirements of each program. Our Jacksonville engineering and production complex brings design, precision machining, RF integration, testing, and quality control together, reducing handoffs throughout development. Whether you need a low-profile mobile terminal, aircraft antenna, reflector system, or production-ready array, we help create hardware built to perform in demanding field conditions.
An experienced engineering partner for Ku band antenna programs that require performance, quality, and production readiness.
Design, machining, RF integration, testing, and quality control are managed in-house for greater program continuity.
AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 systems support disciplined manufacturing, traceability, and consistent documentation.
Engineers develop rugged antennas for demanding aviation, maritime, defense, and land operating environments across the US.
Jacksonville near-field chambers characterize antenna performance from 750 MHz to 40 GHz with detailed reports.
Scientists and specialists focused on high-performance antenna programs.
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 custom Ku band solutions that can include flat-panel antennas, phased arrays, patch antennas, parabolic antennas, reflector systems, feeds, low-profile beam-switching designs, and electronically steered antennas. The appropriate architecture is selected around your frequency plan, gain, beam coverage, polarization, platform constraints, environment, and integration requirements. Programs can support aviation, maritime, defense, land-mobile, and satellite communications applications.
Talk with our team about engineering, production, testing, and documentation needs.
Most Innovative category award recipient in 2022.
Honored for Ultra-Wide Band Ka technology.
Aerospace quality management system certification.
Share your application, technical objectives, production volume, and testing needs. Our team will help define the right next step for your program.
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.