One notable Black female engineer in history is Mary Jackson. Born in 1921, Mary Jackson was a mathematician and aerospace engineer who became the first African American female engineer at NASA. She started her career at NASA's predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), as a computer for the all-women West Area Computing unit before transitioning into an engineering role.

Mary Jackson's pioneering work at NASA included analyzing data from wind tunnel experiments and conducting experiments in NASA's supersonic pressure tunnel. She worked to promote the hiring and advancement of women and minorities at NASA and contributed significantly to the advancement of aerospace engineering.

In addition to her engineering accomplishments, Mary Jackson also played a key role in advocating for the recruitment and advancement of women and minorities in STEM fields. Her story was featured in the book and movie "Hidden Figures," which highlighted the contributions of African American women mathematicians and engineers at NASA during the Space Race.

Mary Jackson's legacy continues to inspire future generations of engineers, particularly Black women, to pursue careers in STEM fields and make their mark in the engineering world.