Antenna Design
Custom SATCOM antenna engineering for land, maritime, aviation, aerospace, and defense programs across UHF through Ka-band and beyond, including flat panels, phased arrays, patches, parabolic systems, and COTM applications.
Micro-Ant delivers bespoke Satellite Communications (SATCOM) antenna design, RF testing, certification support, and production for defense, aviation, maritime, and land applications. From UHF through Ka-band and advanced flat-panel systems, our Jacksonville-based engineering and manufacturing teams help mission-critical programs achieve reliable connectivity, rugged field performance, and documented compliance across demanding operational environments.

Mission-specific SATCOM antenna engineering, testing, certification support, and production from one integrated US facility.
Custom SATCOM antenna engineering for land, maritime, aviation, aerospace, and defense programs across UHF through Ka-band and beyond, including flat panels, phased arrays, patches, parabolic systems, and COTM applications.
Spherical and planar near-field testing from 750 MHz to 40 GHz for passive antennas, radomes, components, certification reports, and operator submissions including Intelsat, Inmarsat, Iridium, ARSTRAT, and others.
US-based contract manufacturing for custom RF and microwave antenna hardware, supporting prototype quantities through high-volume production with in-house machining, assembly, RF integration, screening, and final characterization.

Micro-Ant begins by reviewing platform constraints, frequency bands, target satellite operators, environmental conditions, performance goals, and documentation needs. This establishes a practical engineering baseline for defense, aviation, maritime, telecom, or land-based SATCOM programs.
Micro-Ant combines deep RF science, US manufacturing, and disciplined quality systems.
Over 20 years designing rugged SATCOM antennas for defense, aviation, maritime, and land applications.
AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 systems support aerospace-grade manufacturing discipline and repeatability.
Jacksonville-based design, machining, testing, and production reduce handoffs and protect program accountability.
Near-field chambers validate antennas from 750 MHz to 40 GHz with high-standard documentation.
Scientists, engineers, and specialists advancing bespoke SATCOM 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.
In the military, SATCOM refers to satellite communications systems used to transmit voice, data, video, command, control, and situational awareness information beyond line-of-sight. These systems often require rugged antennas, secure links, wide frequency support, and reliable operation on land, at sea, in the air, or on moving platforms. Micro-Ant supports defense SATCOM with bespoke antenna design, testing, certification, and production.
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Aerospace quality management certification for manufacturing excellence.
Quality management certification supporting consistent production controls.
Recognized for innovative satellite communications technology.
Share your SATCOM antenna requirements, testing needs, production goals, or certification timeline, 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.