John Savoy
About John Savoy
John Savoy is a Principal Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in aerospace engineering, having previously worked at Honeywell Aerospace and Rockwell Collins.
Principal Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN
John Savoy has been serving as a Principal Software Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for leading software development initiatives and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of software systems used in aerospace projects. His contributions support the company's mission to make space travel more accessible and safe.
Career at Honeywell Aerospace
John Savoy had a long and accomplished career at Honeywell Aerospace, where he held several positions. From 2017 to 2019, he worked as a Staff System Engineer, focusing on advanced system engineering tasks in Olathe, Kansas. Prior to that, he served as a Principal GPS/GNSS Systems Engineer from 2013 to 2017, leading efforts in GPS and GNSS technologies. Between 2006 and 2013, he was a Senior Software Engineer, contributing to various software development projects. He started at Honeywell Aerospace as a Software Engineer from 1997 to 2006, honing his skills in software engineering.
Early Career at Rockwell Collins
Before joining Honeywell Aerospace, John Savoy worked at Rockwell Collins as a Software Engineer from 1992 to 1997. In this role, he developed critical software systems for aerospace applications, laying the foundation for his future career in the aerospace industry.
Education at the University of Kansas
John Savoy pursued graduate coursework in electrical engineering at the University of Kansas - School of Engineering from 1999 to 2001. This advanced education provided him with in-depth knowledge and skills that he applied throughout his engineering career.
Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State University
John Savoy earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from Iowa State University, where he studied from 1987 to 1992. This foundational education prepared him for a successful career in software and systems engineering within the aerospace sector.