One pioneering Black female engineer in Black history is Dr. Aprille Ericsson-Jackson. Dr. Ericsson-Jackson is an aerospace engineer who has made significant contributions to NASA's missions and projects. She became the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University and has worked on various NASA missions, including the Mars Rovers and the James Webb Space Telescope.

Dr. Ericsson-Jackson has been a trailblazer in the field of aerospace engineering, breaking barriers for Black women and inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. Her work has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of space exploration and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field of engineering.